Govt ensures safety, recovery for victims of Jakarta school blast

Government Ensures Safety and Recovery After Jakarta School Blast

The Indonesian government confirmed the safety and ongoing recovery of all victims following the recent explosion at a public high school mosque in Jakarta.

Official Statement and Coordination Efforts

Mikael Azedo Harwito, Head of the Jakarta Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, stated on Saturday that the ministry is closely monitoring the situation. Coordination with various ministries, agencies, and local authorities remains active to support the victims' well-being and recovery.

Public Advisory and Incident Details

Harwito urged the public to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and allow law enforcement to carry out their investigation.

“The explosion occurred on Friday, November 7, at the mosque of State Senior High School (SMAN) 72, injuring dozens of students.”

Eyewitnesses reported that the blast happened during Friday prayers, with the first explosion occurring in the middle of the sermon, followed by a second blast from another direction.

Key Points

Author's summary: The Indonesian government is actively coordinating efforts to ensure the recovery and safety of students injured in the Jakarta school mosque explosion, urging calm and patience during investigations.

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ANTARA News ANTARA News — 2025-11-08