Saturday, 24 October 2026
ACEH TENGAH | INDATANEWS.COM - The Aceh Tengah District Police (Polres Aceh Tengah), together with the Indonesian Military (TNI), Satpol PP, and medical personnel, provided security for the traditional Gayo horse race held to commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. The event took place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the H.M. Hasan Gayo Field in Blang Bebangka Village, Pegasing District.
Dozens of personnel from Polres Aceh Tengah, TNI's Kodim 0106 Aceh Tengah, Brimob, Satpol PP, and medical teams were deployed at several points throughout the event. The presence of security personnel was aimed at maintaining public safety and order while also providing a sense of security for visitors attending the traditional Gayo cultural event.The security operation was coordinated by Pegasing Police Chief AKP Mohd Ihsan Kamil, who served as the field commander. Together with him, KBO Sat Samapta Polres Aceh Tengah Ipda Rismansyah monitored the situation at the horse-racing venue.
Security personnel were stationed at several strategic locations around the race track, including spectator areas, participant routes, and access points where disruptions to the race could potentially occur.
In addition to securing the area around the venue, officers also managed traffic flow in the surrounding area. The public was urged not to enter the race track in order to protect the safety of spectators and jockeys participating in the competition.The measure was particularly important given the nature of the horse race, in which horses and jockeys travel at high speed along the track. Security personnel continuously monitored the situation to identify and prevent potential disruptions at an early stage.
The presence of medical personnel also strengthened the emergency response during the horse race. Coordination among the various institutions enabled officers to respond quickly if medical assistance or other immediate support was required at the venue.
Aceh Tengah Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq, S.I.K., M.H., through Public Relations Chief AKP Rasimin, said the police and all security personnel involved were adopting a humane and dialogue-oriented approach in securing the event.
According to him, the security concept was designed to allow residents to safely and comfortably enjoy one of the traditional cultural attractions of the Gayo region. Security personnel focused not only on protecting the race track but also on ensuring the comfort of the public throughout the event."The synergy among all security personnel is part of our efforts to provide the public with a sense of security while ensuring that the entire event runs in an orderly manner," he said.
The cooperation between the police, TNI, Satpol PP, Brimob, and medical personnel demonstrates the readiness of various institutions to support public events. The coordination on the ground is also part of efforts to ensure that celebrations marking the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia are held safely and in a stable atmosphere.
The traditional Gayo horse race began on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the H.M. Hasan Gayo Field in Blang Bebangka Village, Pegasing District. The event will run for one week and is part of the celebrations marking the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia.
The traditional horse race holds a special appeal for the Gayo community and is among the events that regularly attract significant public interest. People come not only to watch the competitions but also to experience the sense of community and atmosphere surrounding the cultural event.With the support of security personnel from various institutions, all parties hope the horse race can proceed in an orderly and safe manner until the end of the event series. Residents have also been urged to follow safety instructions, particularly to stay off the race track and comply with directions from officers at the venue.
Polres Aceh Tengah will ensure that security measures remain in place throughout the event. The objective is to maintain a calm and orderly situation while ensuring that the public can watch the traditional Gayo horse race safely, orderly, and comfortably. (IDNC)REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
