Blasts at Jakarta School Mosque Injure Over 50
Two explosions at a school mosque in North Jakarta injured at least 54 people on Friday, causing panic among students. Authorities have identified a student as the suspect behind the incident.
Incident Details
The blasts occurred around 12:15 pm local time (0515 GMT) at a high school mosque, just before Friday prayers began. Muhammad Rizky Muzaffar, a 16-year-old student, described the immediate chaos:
“It immediately turned chaotic at the school, everyone ran outside to the field. Many of the students were injured, and a lot of them were taken straight to the hospital.”
Casualties and Response
- 54 people sustained injuries.
- 33 of the injured remain under medical treatment, according to Jakarta police spokesman Budi Hermanto.
- The suspected student was also injured and is currently undergoing surgery.
Authorities' Statements
National police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that the motive is still under investigation:
“Regarding the motive, we are currently investigating various kinds of information.”
Lodewijk Freidrich Paulus, deputy coordinating minister of politics and security, appealed to the public to avoid rushing to judgment.
Author's Summary
The blasts at a Jakarta school mosque injured over 50 people, with a student suspect hospitalized and authorities continuing investigation while urging caution against premature conclusions.
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