South Sumatra's police chief, Inspector General Police Sandi Nugroho, conducted a direct inspection of the Kapal Betung toll road on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to ensure readiness for Lebaran mudik traffic security under Operation Ketupat 2026. The event was attended by Governor Herman Deru and related officials, focusing on road infrastructure and support facilities. Sandi emphasized inter-agency synergy to make public travel safe and smooth.
Palembang – South Sumatra's police chief, Inspector General Police Sandi Nugroho, led a direct inspection of the Kapal Betung toll road on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The inspection aimed to ensure the readiness of road infrastructure, route worthiness, and support facilities such as rest areas and strategic points potentially congested with vehicles during Lebaran mudik and return flows.
The event was attended by South Sumatra Governor Herman Deru along with several officials from related agencies. The survey covered from Talang Kelapa to Kayu Agung, passing through Musi Landas, Rest Area, Jembatan Musi V, and Kramasan. Sandi Nugroho stated, “This inspection is part of our preparedness steps to face the Lebaran mudik flow through Operation Ketupat 2026. We want to ensure all routes used by the public are in safe, worthy, and ready-to-use condition.”
He also highlighted the importance of synergy between Polri, TNI, local government, and related agencies to support smooth traffic. “Through good coordination and cooperation among agencies, we hope this year's mudik security implementation can run optimally, so the public can travel safely, smoothly, and comfortably,” he added.
Through this inspection, maximum anticipatory steps are expected to be taken so that Operation Ketupat 2026 in South Sumatra runs safely, orderly, and smoothly, providing comfort for mudik travelers. Additionally, the police chief opened the Pre-Operation Training for Ketupat Musi 2026 to prepare for Lebaran mudik and return flows.
