The Indonesian National Police (INP) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo emphasized that public safety is their top priority in handling the earthquake disaster in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
The INP Chief's Assistant Operations Officer, Commissioner General Muhammad Fadil Imran, went to the earthquake-affected communities in Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) to ensure swift response and that community needs are met.
A joint team from the East Kalimantan Regional Police, the Kutai Kartanegara Sub-regional Police, the Kutai Kartanegara Regency Fire Department, and Jasa Marga responded quickly to contain the forest and land fire at Kilometer 54 of the Balikpapan-Samarinda Toll Road, Muara Jawa District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, on Sunday (8/16/2026) at around 2:00 PM.
Papua Police Chief Inspector General Patrige Renwarin and Papua Military Commander Major General Febriel Buyung Sikumbang confirmed 81st Independence Day events across Papua were safe and secure. Learn more.
Bali Police Chief Inspector Genera;l Daniel Adityajaya dispatched five trucks of humanitarian relief via Indonesian Air Force Hercules to aid East Nusa Tenggara earthquake victims. Learn more.
Indonesian Police Operations Assistant to the Indonesian Police Chief Commissioner General. Fadil Imran and East Nusa Tenggara Deputy Chief Brigadier General Faizal inspected the earthquake shelter in Reo, Manggarai. Learn more.
Riau Police Chief Inspector General Herry Heryawan awarded 355 officers and external partners for their service in the 2026 Presisi Red and White Expedition. Read more.
Damai Cartenz Task Force ecured the 81st Independence Day ceremony in Yahukimo, ensuring a peaceful flag-raising event led by Regent Didimus Yahuli. Learn more.
Traffic Corps and the Metro Jaya Police deployed 2,600 traffic officers to manage traffic flow during Independence Day celebrations around Monas square. Learn more.
Lampung Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) Unit built a connecting bridge in Bandar Kagungan Raya Village, improving local mobility and economic access. Read more here.
East Java Police sent 41 officers, 11.6 tons of food aid, mobile kitchens, and water treatment units to support earthquake victims in East Nusa Tenggara. Learn more
Balikpapan Police Chief Senior SuperintendentJerrold Hendra Yosef Kumontoy served as commander for the Independence Day flag lowering ceremony at the Palace. Learn more.
