An explosion at a mosque in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, during Friday prayers has left dozens injured, police said, though the cause of the blast remains under investigation.

Dozens Hurt in Mosque Blast

Jakarta city police chief Asep Edi Suheri told reporters that 54 people were taken to hospitals with injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious burns. The explosion occurred at a mosque located inside a school complex in the Kelapa Gading district of North Jakarta.

“We have taken several measures such as investigating the crime scene, setting up a police line and sterilising the area,” Suheri said.

Footage broadcast by KompasTV showed a green-painted mosque with a row of shoes outside and police tape surrounding the building. The exterior appeared largely intact, with no visible sign

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