5,000 Joint Personnel Secure Simultaneous Village Head Elections in Bekasi Regency

BEKASI, KOMPAS.com - A total of 5,000 joint personnel from the National Police and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) have been prepared to secure the simultaneous Village Head Elections (Pilkades Serentak) across 154 villages in Bekasi Regency on Sunday (20/9/2026).

The personnel deployed consist of members from the Bekasi Metropolitan Police, reinforcement units from Polda Metro Jaya, personnel from rank-and-file district police, Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob), Dalmas, Raimas, Patra Brimob units, as well as TNI personnel.

The Head of Public Relations for Polda Metro Jaya, Police Commissioner Budi Hermanto, emphasized that the neutrality of police personnel is a key focus throughout the security operation of the Pilkades.

“The community must be able to exercise their voting rights safely and peacefully. We urge all parties to avoid provocations, intimidation, or threats, including refraining from gambling activities that exploit the Pilkades momentum,” said Budi in a statement on Saturday (19/9/2026).

Budi called on candidates, supporters, and the public to maintain brotherhood and respect the election results.

Differences in choice should not become triggers for disputes.

Should there be objections to the process or the results of the Pilkades, they are encouraged to be resolved through the applicable mechanisms.

The readiness for security was marked by the Roll Call for the Troop Deployment of the Independent Regional Police Operation Wibawa Mukti Jaya 2026 at the Central Park Meikarta Parking Field, South Cikarang, Saturday (19/9/2026).

The ceremony was led by Bekasi Metro Police Chief Police Commissioner Andi Oddang Riuh Hutomo and attended by the Operations Bureau Head of Polda Metro Jaya, Brigadier General La Ode Aries El Fathar, TNI elements, Bekasi Regency Government, Forkopimda, and related personnel.

After the roll call, personnel proceeded to their respective duty areas according to the prepared security plans.

Members of the public who require police assistance or are aware of potential security disturbances are encouraged to relay information to officers or contact Police Service 110.