Multiple injuries were reported following explosions at a school in Indonesia during Friday prayers. The incident occurred in the Kelapa Gading area of Jakarta. At least three individuals are in critical condition, with a 17-year-old student suspected of being the perpetrator. Approximately 17 other students are receiving treatment at local hospitals.
Law enforcement officials from the Indonesian Police bomb squad are examining the mosque where the explosions occurred. Witnesses stated they heard two loud blasts around midday, coinciding with the start of the sermon at the mosque.
Authorities are actively investigating the background and potential motives of the suspected perpetrator, causing a significant impact in Kelapa Gading. Additional victims have been treated and released by medical personnel.
Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad confirmed that the suspect, a 17-year-old male student, is undergoing surgery. National Police Chief Listyo Sigit disclosed that the suspect, along with another student, is undergoing surgery for severe injuries sustained in the explosions.
Police Chief Listyo Sigit affirmed the identification of the suspected perpetrator and mentioned ongoing efforts to determine the suspect’s identity and living environment. Authorities are focusing on understanding the motive behind the incident, including the assembly and use of a toy submachine gun with specific inscriptions.
Most of the victims suffered injuries from shattered glass and burns. The exact cause of the explosions remains unknown, but initial reports suggest they originated near the mosque’s loudspeaker. Victims were promptly transported to nearby hospitals, with 20 students still hospitalized, including three in critical condition due to burns.