An explosion during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a school complex in Jakarta’s Kelapa Gading district injured at least 54 people, according to city police chief Asep Edi Suheri. The blast occurred in Indonesia’s capital during one of the busiest prayer times of the week.
Authorities said the injured worshippers suffered burns and other wounds ranging from minor to serious. All have been taken to nearby hospitals. Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the cause of the explosion.
Eyewitness & Scene:
Local news outlets KompasTV and MetroTV aired footage showing ambulances on standby and police securing the area. Despite the explosion, initial images of the mosque suggested no extensive structural damage.
What’s Next:
Police forensic teams are examining the site to determine whether the explosion was accidental or deliberate. Officials have urged the public to avoid speculation until the investigation concludes.
With information from Reuters.
