Teen Suspect Identified in Indonesian High School Mosque Explosions, Dozens Injured
A 17-year-old boy is identified as the suspected perpetrator in multiple explosions at an Indonesian high school mosque, injuring 55 people, mostly students, during Friday prayers.
Overview
- Multiple explosions rocked a high school mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, during Friday prayers, causing widespread alarm and injuring dozens of students.
- A 17-year-old boy was identified as the suspected perpetrator of the attack, where he was also injured and is currently undergoing surgery.
- The blasts injured 55 people, mostly students, with 20 hospitalized for burns and glass shards; three sustained serious injuries.
- Witnesses reported hearing at least two distinct, loud explosions, and toy rifles and a toy gun were reportedly discovered near the mosque.
- Police are actively investigating the cause of the explosions and the suspect's motive behind the attack at the Indonesian high school mosque.
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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of the incident, official statements, and relevant background without editorial bias. They prioritize conveying verified information about the explosions, the suspect's identification, and the ongoing investigation, while also providing crucial context about the weapon's inscriptions and Indonesia's history with similar attacks.
"The explosions injured at least 55 people, mostly students, and left many in panic as gray smoke filled the mosque."
NPR"Multiple explosions have shaken a mosque at a high school in Indonesia’s capital, injuring at least 55 people, mostly students."
ABC News"Multiple explosions shook a mosque at a high school during Friday prayers in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, injuring at least 54 people, mostly students, police said."
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The suspect is a 17-year-old boy identified as responsible for the explosions at the high school mosque. He was injured in the blasts and is currently undergoing surgery. Authorities are investigating his motives and the circumstances surrounding the attack.
A total of 55 people were injured, mostly students attending Friday prayers. Twenty of them were hospitalized with burns and injuries from glass shards, and three individuals sustained serious injuries.
Witnesses reported hearing at least two loud explosions inside and outside the mosque. Authorities discovered toy rifles and a toy gun near the mosque. The blasts seemed to originate near the mosque’s loudspeaker system.
Police and Indonesian Navy personnel quickly evacuated victims to hospitals and are conducting an ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the blasts and the suspect’s motive, with security forces remaining on site to gather evidence and assess the situation.
Videos circulated on social media showing students running in panic and covering their ears, indicating widespread alarm and fear among witnesses and the local community following the multiple explosions during Friday prayers.
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