South Sumatra Police Chief Assures Readiness for Securing the 2026 Eid al-Fitr Homecoming and Return Traffic
The South Sumatra Police (Sumsel) has affirmed its full readiness in securing the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming and return traffic. The South Sumatra Police Chief, Inspector General Sandi Nugroho, and his team will soon hold a series of tiered coordination meetings, starting from the National Police Headquarters to the provincial level, to synchronize security patterns on the ground.
This commitment was conveyed by Sandi while attending the 2026 Eid al-Fitr Transportation Coordination Meeting, led by the Indonesian Minister of Transportation at Griya Agung, Palembang, South Sumatra, on Wednesday (25/02/2026). Sandi stated that securing the homecoming traffic is a strategic national agenda that requires integrated cross-sectoral coordination.
Furthermore, the readiness for security during the Eid al-Fitr celebration will also be discussed comprehensively with the National Police Headquarters and all related stakeholders in a Cross-Sectoral Coordination Meeting scheduled to take place in Jakarta. This meeting will be held a few days before the implementation of the 2026 Ketupat Operation.
“We ensure that all personnel, infrastructure, and traffic engineering schemes have been prepared to the maximum extent. Public safety is the top priority,” Sandi emphasized.
As an anticipatory measure, South Sumatra Police personnel will conduct a thorough inspection of major and alternative routes, including strategic sections of the Trans Sumatra highway. The inspection aims to identify potential obstacles, accident-prone areas, and ensure the readiness of infrastructure before it is used by travelers.
In addition, the police will also map out areas prone to traffic congestion and accidents, including areas with illegal markets, tourist attractions, and level crossings.
In a separate occasion, the Head of Public Relations of the South Sumatra Police, Commissioner Nandang Mu’min Wijaya, affirmed that the security measures for the homecoming traffic are not only preventive but also include law enforcement against violations that could endanger safety.
“The South Sumatra Police will take firm action against any traffic violations that pose a risk of accidents. However, we will still prioritize a humanistic and educational approach to the public,” said Nandang.
Furthermore, the South Sumatra Police is preparing security posts and service posts on strategic routes to provide health services, travel information, and emergency assistance for travelers.
Synergy with the South Sumatra Provincial Government, the Ministry of Transportation, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and related agencies continues to be strengthened as a form of state presence in ensuring public safety during the homecoming period.