Jakarta school mosque blasts injure dozens; teen suspect identified
Jakarta school mosque blasts injure dozens; teen suspect identified
Explosions at a Jakarta school mosque injure at least 54 people during Friday prayers; authorities identify a 17-year-old suspect as investigations continue.
A blast struck a mosque inside a Jakarta high school complex during Friday prayers, injuring at least 54 people, many of them students. The scene turned chaotic as smoke filled the prayer hall and glass shards scattered, with staff and pupils evacuated to safety while responders moved in to provide aid.
Authorities have cordoned off the area and launched a full investigation to determine the cause. While no group has claimed responsibility yet, officials say they are examining all possibilities as investigators review surveillance footage and collect witness accounts.
Among those taken for treatment is a 17-year-old suspect who has been identified by police and is undergoing surgery. Investigators say the motive remains unclear as they piece together the sequence of events before and after the blasts.
The incident has raised concerns about safety at schools in the capital, prompting officials to review security measures and offer counseling for affected students and families. Local hospitals have prepared to handle additional casualties, and mental health support hotlines were set up for those in need.
As investigators work to understand what happened, residents are urged to stay calm and await official updates. The city is expected to see increased security around educational campuses in the coming days.
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