Explosion at Jakarta School Mosque Injures Several
Local media reports multiple injuries following blast in Indonesian capital.
An explosion occurred in a mosque inside a school complex in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, on Friday, resulting in several injuries according to local media outlets.
The exact cause of the explosion remains unclear at this time.
Footage from the scene shows a special police unit stationed by the school as reported by various news sources.
Several individuals have been injured and some have been transported to nearby hospitals; however, Reuters could not independently verify the extent of the injuries or deaths.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Jakarta Police Department were unsuccessful, along with attempts to reach the mayor’s office, district police, and national police for additional information.
Local news channels KompasTV and MetroTV have captured images showing a police cordon around the school with ambulances on standby.
Despite the presence of emergency services, no extensive damage to the mosque could be observed in available photographs.