Jakarta: A sudden explosion rocked a mosque within a school complex in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on Friday during prayers, leaving 54 people injured, police confirmed. The injured, whose conditions range from minor to serious, included several individuals suffering burns, according to city authorities.

Jakarta Mosque Blast Investigation Underway

Jakarta police chief Asep Edi Suheri stated at a televised press briefing that investigators are probing the cause of the blast. Initial reports suggest that the mosque structure itself suffered minimal visible damage, though the number of casualties has raised serious concerns about the nature of the explosion. Investigators are probing the cause while casualties raise serious concerns.

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