Head of Public Relations for the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Bhudi Hermawan, Kapolres Metro of East Jakarta, Kombes Pol Alfian Nurrizal, the perpetrator identified by the initials FP, and the Darul Ma’arif Mosque in Pondok Kelapa, Duren Sawit—the site of the attack.

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The Polda Metro Jaya have confirmed that they are handling the case of an attack at the Darul Ma’arif Mosque in Pondok Kelapa, Duren Sawit, East Jakarta. The investigation is being conducted in a transparent and professional manner. The Polda Metro Jaya have also urged the public not to be provoked by issues involving ethnicity, religion, race, or intergroup relations (SARA)—matters that could undermine national unity.

This statement was issued by the Head of Public Relations for the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Bhudi Hermanto. He further requested that the public entrust the law enforcement process to the police and remain calm.

“We urge the public to remain calm, avoid being easily provoked, and refrain from spreading unverified information. Please entrust the handling of this case to the police so that the legal process can proceed professionally, ensuring the situation remains safe and conducive,” said Kombes Pol Bhudi on Monday, November 9, 2026.

As previously reported, the attack occurred at approximately 04:15 WIB on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Darul Ma’arif Mosque in Pondok Kelapa, Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, while congregants were performing the Fajr (dawn) prayer.

Some congregants noticed a fire in front of the mosque and attempted to extinguish it.

Amidst this situation, an individual suddenly launched an attack using a sharp weapon against three congregants inside the mosque, leaving them injured.

Police officers from the Polsek of Duren Sawit, supported by the Polres Metro of East Jakarta, arrived at the scene to conduct an initial investigation. The perpetrator has since been apprehended.

The perpetrator, identified by the initials FP, has expressed remorse. This was revealed during the interrogation of the perpetrator by the Kapolres Metro of East Jakarta, Kombes Pol Alfian Nurrizal, as shown in a video posted on the Instagram account @polresmetrojaktim.

“I want to apologize; because of my ego, they were hurt,” said the perpetrator, identified as FP, in the video viewed on the Polres Metro of East Jakarta Instagram account on Monday, November 9, 2026.

“Do you feel remorse?” asked Kapolres Alfian.

The perpetrator confirmed that he did, and the Kapolres stated that he would convey this expression of remorse to the victims. Shortly thereafter, the perpetrator began to cry.

“You are kind—you have been kind to me,” FP said, weeping. (Bembo)