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  • Fire in Jakarta’s Building Claims 20 Lives: Police

    Fire in Jakarta’s Building Claims 20 Lives: Police

    A fire in a building in Indonesia’s capital city resulted in at least 20 fatalities, according to authorities. The blaze reportedly ignited in the afternoon when a battery on the first floor of a seven-story office building in central Jakarta exploded, causing the fire to spread upwards.

    Officials stated that the recovered victims included five men and fifteen women, with one individual being pregnant. Most of those who died appeared not to have suffered burns but likely succumbed to suffocation. The deceased have been transported to the police hospital for autopsies.

    Firefighters are currently searching the scene for additional residents who may still be trapped inside. Efforts are concentrated on identifying the victims found so far, while also working to cool down the building due to intense heat and smoke on multiple floors.

    Incidents like this are not uncommon in Indonesia, which in 2023 experienced a tragic explosion at a nickel-processing plant in eastern Indonesia that resulted in 12 deaths and 39 injuries.

  • Indonesia investigates student after nearly 100 injured in school blasts

    Indonesia investigates student after nearly 100 injured in school blasts

    Indonesian authorities announced on Saturday that they are investigating a student suspected of involvement in explosions that injured nearly 100 individuals at a school in Jakarta. The blasts targeted a school mosque in North Jakarta during Friday prayers, causing widespread panic among the worshippers.

    The national police chief reported that investigators have collected “multiple pieces of evidence” during their investigation. He stated, “There’s writing, and there’s also evidence of powder that could have caused an explosion,” in comments aired on Kompas TV.

    While officials have identified one suspect—a student injured in the blasts—they have not ruled out the possibility of other accomplices. Law enforcement is also scrutinizing the suspect’s family and social media accounts for additional clues.

    The number of those wounded has risen to 96, updating the initial count of 54. Of these, 29 remain hospitalized, with at least two in intensive care.

    Mayndra Eka Wardhana, spokesperson for the counter-terrorism unit Densus 88, told AFP that authorities had conducted a search of the suspect’s residence. The investigation continues to focus on uncovering the motive behind the attack.

    A witness, Kinza Ghaisan Rayyan, a 17-year-old student, described initial confusion about the source of the explosion. She said, “At first, we thought it came from some electronic equipment, maybe the sound system… but it turned out the explosion originated underneath the prayer mat.”

  • Teenage Suspect Identified in Indonesian Mosque Blast Injuries

    Teenage Suspect Identified in Indonesian Mosque Blast Injuries

    Explosions at a mosque within a Jakarta school complex that injured dozens during Friday prayers may have been an attack, according to officials. A 17-year-old suspect is currently undergoing surgery, though details about the motive remain undisclosed.

    Police reported that 55 individuals were hospitalized with injuries ranging from minor burns to more severe trauma following the blasts at the mosque in the Kelapa Gading district. Witness Luciana, 43, who was working in the school canteen at the time, explained, “The explosion was so loud I couldn’t breathe out of shock.” She recounted hearing multiple blasts that caused panic among those fleeing the area, believing initially that it was a short circuit or a malfunction in the sound system.

    Jakarta’s deputy house speaker, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, confirmed the suspect’s surgery but did not elaborate on possible motives.

    Authorities have launched an investigation, with city police chief Asep Edi Suheri stating, “We are examining the scene, establishing a perimeter, and sterilizing the area.” While Indonesia has a history of attacks targeting churches and Western establishments, mosques have generally remained unscathed, and radical militant activity has been largely curtailed in recent years.

    Footage from local media depicted a well-maintained mosque with shoes lined outside and no visible exterior damage, surrounded by police tape. State news agency Antara reported that there were two explosions. Security measures included armed officers at the mosque’s gates, alongside emergency and armored vehicles parked nearby.

    The site is situated in a densely populated section of North Jakarta, predominantly occupied by military personnel and retirees on navy-controlled land.

  • School blast in Indonesia injures over 20 students and staff

    School blast in Indonesia injures over 20 students and staff

    Two explosions took place near a mosque on a high school campus in North Jakarta, Indonesia, injuring at least 20 people, according to officials. The incidents occurred around 12:15 p.m. local time (05:15 GMT), with the blasts happening at the back of the mosque near its entrance, as reported by Deputy Coordinating Minister of Politics and Security Lodewijk Friedrich Paulus.

    Authorities have cordoned off the area and dispatched a bomb squad to secure the scene while investigations continue into the cause. The police described the affected number of individuals as approximately 54, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate, and some victims have already been released from hospitals. Lodewijk emphasized that the situation is still under investigation and cautioned the public not to jump to conclusions, including assuming terrorism.

    Jakarta police chief Asep Edi Suheri provided a slightly different account earlier, mentioning an explosion “in the vicinity” of the high school and confirming that about 20 people were injured, including three with severe injuries. Emergency responders have set up information posts at two hospitals to assist family members in locating injured loved ones. The scene remains under active investigation as authorities analyze evidence and gather more details.