Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Indonesia Mosque Blast: Teen Suspect Recovers as Police Find Potential Explosive Powder
On a Friday in Jakarta, Indonesia, there were two loud booms inside a mosque at a school, right before prayers.
These explosions hurt many people, mostly students.
Police are investigating and found some powder that might be from an explosive, along with some writings.
The person they think is responsible is a 17-year-old student who was hurt and is now getting better in the hospital.
Investigators are looking at social media and talking to family to find out why this happened.
While some people thought it might be an accident, officials are considering it could be an attack.
Police found possible explosive powder and written materials at the site of explosions in a Jakarta school mosque.
The blasts injured dozens of people during Friday prayers.
A 17-year-old student is suspected of carrying out the explosions and is recovering in the hospital.
Police are investigating the motive and gathering information from social media and family members.
Officials are considering the possibility that the incident was an attack.
- Who
- Dozens of people injured; a 17-year-old student is the suspected perpetrator.
- What
- Explosions occurred at a school mosque, with police finding possible explosive powder and written materials.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- A school mosque in North Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Why
- The motive is under investigation; officials are looking into social media and family members for information.
Official Statements
Initial Observations
Nature of Incident
Official Statements
Officials are investigating the possibility that the explosions were an attack.
Initial Observations
A student witness initially thought the explosion might have come from some electronic equipment, like the sound system.
Explosion Location
Official Statements
The deputy coordinating minister stated the explosions took place at the back of the mosque on the school campus and near its door.
Initial Observations
A student witness stated the explosion came from under the prayer mat.
- Location
- School mosque in North Jakarta, Indonesia
- Event
- Two explosions during Friday prayers
- Date
- Friday
- Injuries
- Dozens injured
- Suspect
- A 17-year-old student, recovering after surgery
- Investigation Findings
- Possible explosive powder and written materials found
Sources
Several injured after explosion at school complex in Indonesian capital, local media reports
Explosion at mosque in Indonesian capital injures 54 people, police say
Blast at Indonesian mosque: 54 injured during Friday prayers in capital city Jakarta
Indonesia: 54 Injured In Explosion At Mosque In Jakarta During Friday Prayers
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Jakarta Mosque Explosion: 54 Injured In School Mosque Blast During Friday Prayers
Explosion at mosque in Indonesian capital injures dozens, police say
Explosion during Friday prayers at Jakarta Mosque inside school injures dozens
Explosion during prayer at Jakarta school injures 54
Explosion in Indonesia’s school mosque during Friday prayers, 54 injured
Explosions at Jakarta school mosque injure at least 54 during Friday prayers - Telegraph India
At least 54 injured in explosion at Indonesian school mosque - World News
55 Injured In Explosion At Indonesian School Mosque During Friday Prayers
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Blasts injure dozens at Indonesian mosque, student suspected
Over 50 Injured In Blasts At School Mosque In Indonesia
Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blasts
