Kapolda Metro Jaya, Irjen Pol Asep Edi Suheri, after visiting the victims of the SMAN 72 bombing at the Cempaka Putih Islamic Hospital

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – Kapolda Metro Jaya, Irjen Pol Asep Edi Suheri, visited the victims of the bombing at the SMAN 72 Jakarta Mosque at the Cempaka Putih Islamic Hospital in Central Jakarta on Friday, (7/11).

In his statement after the visit, the 41st Kapolda Metro Jaya whom the author prefers to call and nickname Kang Asep ‘Sniper,’ stated, that 54 students were victims of the bombing while they were performing Friday prayers.

The 54 students were then rushed to two hospitals, Cempaka Putih Islamic Hospital and Yarsi Hospital, also in Cempaka Putih, for treatment.

“Based on the initial data we received, there were 54 victims of the bomb explosion at SMAN 72. The latest news is that 21 people have recovered and have returned home. The remaining 33 victims are still being treated,” said Kapolda Kang Asep ‘Sniper’.

He also explained, that the injuries suffered by the students affected by the explosion varied. Some suffered minor, moderate, and severe injuries. Some also suffered burns.

At this time, Kapolda Kang Asep ‘Sniper’ admitted he was reluctant to comment further on the bomb explosion incident. He only stated that the suspected bomber, also a victim, is currently being treated and will undergo surgery. He declined to speculate further, as the incident is still under investigation.

“The Polda Metro Jaya Bomb Disposal Team is still investigating the cause of the explosion. The public should be patient. We await the results of the investigation,” said Kapolda Kang Asep ‘Sniper’ again.

Several Polda Metro Jaya bomb squad vehicles were seen on standby in front of the school. There were also armed joint officers guarding the location.

Bomb 3, Explode 2

Sela, a grade 11 student at SMAN 72, who was interviewed by several media crews, explained that security forces also found long-barreled weapons during the search during the explosion. Regarding the bombs that exploded, she said three homemade bombs were found, but only two exploded.

*I suspect the bombs were brought into the school by a student who was being bullied by another student, also a senior. I suspect this student wanted revenge and committed suicide,” Sela explained.

“I also saw all three types of homemade bombs brought in. But none of them exploded. Only two were actually ngejeger,” he added.

According to him, the bomb exploded as the imam was concluding his sermon and about to continue with the iqamah (prayer). Luckily, he was in the mosque hallway and was safe from the blast.

“But my clothes got dirty from helping my friend,” he emphasized. (Bembo)