Suicide Prevention Banners Installed at Tukad Bangkung Bridge in Badung

Several suicide prevention banners have been installed at various points around Tukad Bangkung Bridge in Pelaga Village, Petang Subdistrict, Badung Regency, Bali. The banners are strategically placed in areas easily visible to both drivers and pedestrians passing through. DetikBali’s observation at the site on Tuesday (26 May 2026) showed white and red banners with prominent text stating firmly that ending one’s life is not a solution. The banners also display a free 24-hour hotline number 110 or WhatsApp contact at 08135321131 for public reports. The aim is to enable residents facing difficulties to contact the police directly. The Badung Police Department installed the banners to prevent similar incidents from recurring. ‘We have indeed installed these advisory billboards to ensure residents carrying heavy burdens can see them and know there is police support available to listen to their concerns,’ said Petang Police Station Chief AKP I Putu Darma Santika during a confirmation on Tuesday (26 May 2026). Darma aims for this awareness campaign to address the psychological state of individuals in crisis when near the bridge. Police will also continue to enhance patrols and reporting services to safeguard residents and reduce such incidents. ‘We hope the public will utilise the phone and WhatsApp channels when they need someone to talk to or emergency assistance. Do not make unilateral decisions that harm oneself and family, as every problem has a solution,’ Darma added. According to DetikBali’s reports, the 71.14-metre-high bridge has been the site of multiple suicide attempts, though several were thwarted by officers and locals. Religious ceremonies and traditional Balinese rituals have also been conducted at this highest bridge in Bali. The Badung Regency Government, through relevant agencies, has also prepared the vulnerable area by constructing high steel railings and installing barbed wire coils at the bridge’s edges without gaps. In addition to physical barriers, digital monitoring has been strengthened with three analytical CCTV cameras actively detecting suspicious movements across the west, central, and east sections of the bridge around the clock.