20 injured as explosions rock school mosque in western Indonesia: Report

By Saadet Gokce

ISTANBUL (AA) – Twenty people – 15 students and five teachers – were injured Friday after multiple explosions occurred inside a school mosque in Indonesia’s capital during Friday prayers, according to local media.

The explosions occurred in North Jakarta's State Senior High School 72 (SMA Negeri 72) around 12:30 p.m. (0530GMT), the Jakarta Globe reported, citing police.

Most of the victims sustained minor, non-life-threatening injuries caused by glass fragments and the impact of the blast’s shockwaves.

A bomb squad carried out a thorough inspection of the area following the incident.

Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the incident, but initial inspections suggest investigators are considering several possibilities, including an electrical short circuit, a malfunctioning electronic device, or a homemade explosive.

Suspicious objects such as components resembling a homemade explosive device, a remote control, and airsoft and revolver-type firearms, have been discovered near the site, according to Jakarta Globe.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and that all evidence will be examined by forensic and bomb-disposal experts.