SUGAPA – Personnel from the Police Task Force of Operation Damai Cartenz 2026 visited the Intan Jaya Market area and Wandoga District, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua, on Wednesday (November 11, 2026). During the community engagement patrol, personnel monitored public activities while speaking directly with residents about security conditions in their neighborhoods.
In the market area and several locations across Wandoga District, personnel greeted residents they encountered during the patrol. Conversations took place amid residents’ daily activities, providing an opportunity for personnel to listen to community concerns regarding the situation in their surroundings.
One Sugapa resident, Aten Tipagauw, expressed his appreciation for the presence of the Police Task Force of Operation Damai Cartenz in the area. He also hoped that communication between security personnel and the community would continue to be strengthened.
“We, the people of Sugapa, appreciate the presence of Operation Damai Cartenz personnel among the community and their efforts to provide a sense of security. We hope activities like this will continue so that residents can feel comfortable carrying out their daily activities,” Aten said.
According to Aten, communication between the community and security personnel is one of the important factors in maintaining stability in Intan Jaya.
Head of Operation Damai Cartenz 2026, Inspector General of Police Dr. Faizal Ramadhani, S.Sos., S.I.K., M.H., stated that community engagement patrols are one of the ways personnel can assess local conditions while maintaining direct communication with residents.
“Security is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement officers; it also requires the participation of all elements of society. Therefore, we encourage everyone to work together to maintain public order and security so that the situation remains safe, peaceful, and conducive,” said the Head of Operation Damai Cartenz 2026.
He emphasized that listening to community aspirations is also an essential part of personnel’s duties in the field.
Through these patrols, personnel from the Police Task Force of Operation Damai Cartenz continued monitoring several locations across Sugapa and Wandoga Districts. Interactions with residents remained an integral part of the patrol activities, alongside monitoring public activities and assessing security conditions throughout the area.
