55 Injured in Explosion at Jakarta School Mosque: Suspected Teen Attacker Under Investigation

Nov 07, 2025 08:05 pm CST

Multiple explosions at a mosque inside a Jakarta school complex injured 55 people during Friday prayers, with authorities identifying a 17-year-old suspect. The incident in the Kelapa Gading area prompted a significant security response, as victims with burns and various injuries were hospitalized. While Indonesia has experienced attacks on churches and Western targets historically, this unprecedented mosque bombing has triggered an ongoing investigation by Jakarta police.