Armed police and military personnel stand guard after an explosion at a school complex in Jakarta. Reuters
Armed police and military personnel stand guard after an explosion at a school complex in Jakarta. Reuters
Armed police and military personnel stand guard after an explosion at a school complex in Jakarta. Reuters
Armed police and military personnel stand guard after an explosion at a school complex in Jakarta. Reuters

Explosion at mosque in Indonesia injures dozens


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Dozens of people have been injured in an explosion in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta.

The blast occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a school complex, police said.

Officers are investigating the cause of the explosion in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, the city's police chief told a televised press conference.

Fifty-four people have been admitted to hospitals for treatment, he said. Their injuries range from minor to serious, and include burns.

Local news channels showed footage of a police line around the school with ambulances standing by. Images of the mosque did not show extensive damage.

Updated: November 07, 2025, 12:48 PM