November 7, 2025 | 09:10 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, has confirmed that the perpetrator of the explosion at SMAN 72 (high school) Jakarta, in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, is a 17-year-old student. "The preliminary information comes from the school environment. Yes (student)," Listyo said at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Friday, November 7, 2025.
However, Listyo did not disclose whether the perpetrator is a student of SMAN 72. He stated that the perpetrator is currently in police custody and his subordinates are investigating the identity, environment, and place of residence of the perpetrator.
As for the motive of the attack, Listyo stated that the police are still investigating. To date, the police have not confirmed the motive of the perpetrator.
In addition, Listyo mentioned that his subordinates found a toy weapon with specific writing. He stated that the police will investigate whether the writing on the toy weapon is related to the perpetrator's motive.
"We are examining the motive of the person involved in assembling and carrying out the action, and we will explain everything after all the information, findings in the field, and further investigations are complete," he said.
Previously, when asked if the suspected perpetrator in this incident had been found, Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri refused to comment extensively. "I will check the field later," he said.
Asep said that his team conducted sterilization and exploration at the explosion site. The team's findings will be compiled and presented to the public.
"My personnel have conducted sterilization, and the bomb squad is at the scene. Some of my personnel are in the field. We will have a meeting first. The results of the meeting will be conveyed to everyone," said the police chief.
At the explosion site, improvised explosive devices (homemade bomb), a remote control, long-barreled airsoft guns, and a revolver-type pistol were found. In response to this discovery, the Head of Public Relations Division of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Grand Commissioner Budhi Hermanto, admitted that he has not yet received the information. "Still being investigated," said Budi.
The Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Lodewijk Friedrich Paulus, stated that there were no fatalities as a result of the explosion at SMAN 72 Jakarta. "There were no fatalities, thank God," Lodewijk said after inspecting the explosion site on Friday, November 7, 2025.
However, according to the data, 20 SMAN 72 Jakarta students were injured in this incident. The victims have been evacuated to hospitals for medical treatment. Of the 20 victims, 17 suffered injuries as a result of the explosion. "Meanwhile, 3 people sustained serious injuries," said the Golkar Party politician.
Annisa Febiola and Andi Adam contributed to the writing of this article
Editor's Choice: North Jakarta High School Explosion: Timeline Based on Student Testimonies
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
North Jakarta High School Explosion: Timeline Based on Student Testimonies
1 jam lalu
An explosion occurred at SMAN 72 Jakarta when students and teachers were performing the Friday prayer.
Police Probe Suspected Weapons and Homemade Bombs at North Jakarta High School Explosion Site
3 jam lalu
At the site of the explosion, a homemade bomb, a remote, and a long-barreled airsoft gun, along with a revolver, were found.
Explosion at North Jakarta High School Mosque Leaves 8 Students Injured
5 jam lalu
Indra Maulana (28), a resident near SMAN 72 Jakarta, stated that the explosion occurred during Friday prayers at the school mosque.
BMKG Issues Early Warning for Rainfall in Parts of Greater Jakarta Today
15 jam lalu
The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds for parts of Jakarta and its surrounding areas.
UGM Student Board Condemns Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman's Lawsuit Against Tempo
1 hari lalu
The Executive Board of the Student Family of Gadjah Mada University (BEM KM UGM) strongly condemns the lawsuit filed by Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman against Tempo for Rp200 billion.
BMKG Forecasts Rain in Jakarta and Surrounding Areas from Afternoon to Evening
1 hari lalu
The early warning of rain, accompanied by thunder and strong winds, is targeted for almost the entire Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi areas.
Jakarta Environmental Agency Suspects Liquid Waste Behind Odor in Rorotan RDF Area
2 hari lalu
The Head of the Jakarta Environmental Agency suspects the source of the pungent aroma may be the leachate from garbage trucks.
Governor Pramono Plans Artificial Lake to Prevent Recurring Floods in South Jakarta
3 hari lalu
Governor Jakarta Pramono Anung proposes the construction of water catchment areas to prevent recurring floods.
Jakarta Suspends RDF Waste Processing Trial After Residents Complaint
3 hari lalu
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that the halt of the RDF Rorotan test run is temporary.
Today's Top 3 News: Indonesia Records US$209 Billion in Exports by September, BPS: 8.14% Growth
4 hari lalu
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
