West Java Police Announce Crackdown on Begal While Maintaining Humanistic Traffic Control

The West Java Regional Police have deployed thousands of personnel to crime and congestion hotspots within the jurisdiction of West Java. The move aims to provide a sense of safety and comfort to the people of West Java.

Head of Public Relations of the West Java Regional Police, Senior Commissioner Hendra Rochmawan, said the deployment of personnel at crucial points has succeeded in breaking up vehicle congestion. This preventive measure is part of the West Java Police’s commitment to providing a sense of security and responsive service for the people of West Java.

“Strict supervision and humanistic traffic management have succeeded in reducing the number of violations while minimising the potential for traffic accidents during peak hours,” he said on Tuesday (11/8/2026).

He said that traffic supervision and management will continue to be carried out regularly at vulnerable points. The West Java Police also urges all levels of society to continuously improve driving awareness, comply with the instructions of officers in the field, and prioritise safety as a shared need on the road.

West Java Police Chief Inspector General Pipit Rismanto encouraged all ranks of the Bandung City Police to eradicate begal street robbers and motor vehicle theft. In addition, officers are expected to protect and serve the community.

He said the visit to the Bandung City Police was to learn about the current conditions in the city of Bandung. His party continues to encourage all parties to maintain and care for the West Java region.

“We will answer all community complaints to resolve, prevent and also tackle prominent issues at the moment such as begal and others,” he said at the Bandung City Police headquarters on Monday (10/8/2026).