The Head of East Java Regional Police, Inspector General Nico, said that this troop title was carried out as a final check on the readiness of Operation Ketupat 2021 in the context of securing the Idul Fitri 1442 H holiday, both on the personnel aspect.
as well as infrastructure, as well as the involvement of elements
related to such as the TNI, local government, and other kamtibmas partners.
"Towards Eid al-Fitr 1442 H, the trend of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia has increased by 2.03%. This is due to an increase in
community activities, especially towards the end of the holy month of Ramadan and Idul Fitri, "explained the East Java Regional Police Chief during his briefing, Wednesday (5/5/2021) morning.
The government has adopted a policy of prohibiting homecoming on Idul Fitri 1442 H. This is the second year
The government took this policy because of the Covid-19 pandemic situation.
"President Joko Widodo explained that the decision was taken through
various kinds of considerations, namely the experience of an increase in cases after the implementation of a long holiday, including an increase in cases of
93% after the implementation of the Eid al-Fitr holiday in 2020/1441 H, "he added.
Kapolda continued, the desire of the community to carry out homecoming is difficult to resist. Based on a survey by the Ministry of Transportation, if the Government does not implement a ban on going home, there will be a movement of 81 million people traveling back and forth.
"However, after the announcement of the ban on going home, there are still 7% or 17.5 million people who will carry out the homecoming. Therefore, Operation Ketupat-2021 must be carried out.
earnestly by all ranks in order to put the safety of society as
the highest law, "he continued.
Prioritize pre-emptive and preventive steps in a humane manner, so that the community strictly adheres to health protocols. Carry out law enforcement as a last resort "ultimum remedium" in a firm and professional manner against repeated health protocol offenders and community members who have had an impact.
health negatives and creating a new cluster of Covid-19.
"The goal to be achieved is that people can celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a sense of security and comfort
and avoid the dangers of Covid-19.
In the implementation of Operation Ketupat-2021, the number of personnel involved was 155,005 joint press consisting of 90,592 Polri personnel, 11,533 TNI personnel and 52,880 personnel from other related institutions such as Civil Service Police units, Dinas
Transportation, Health Service, Boy Scouts, Jasa Raharja, "he explained.
These personnel will be placed at 381 isolation posts to anticipate people who still intend and will carry out homecoming, 1,536 security posts to carry out security
related to disruption of kamtibmas and direct kamseltibcar, as well as 596 service posts and 180 integrated posts for
carry out security in crowded centers, shopping centers, stations, terminals, airports, ports, tourist attractions.
"To anticipate domestic travelers, immediately maximize postal activities at terminals, airports, ports and stations. This post is not only a security and service post, but also functions.
to control the spread of Covid-19, through, "he explained.
Don't visit in one area, if possible, just stay at home. Because the spread of Covid-19 is increasingly dangerous when it comes together. People can take advantage of technology by doing WA with Vidcall with their family or by calling the family.
"The hearts and minds of the public must be planted that Covid-19 is dangerous. So we ask the public to really maintain health protocols. So they can refrain from doing Eid homecoming," he hoped.
