The juvenile identified as the perpetrator of the bomb explosion at SMAN 72 Jakarta has successfully completed medical treatment at Kramat Jati Police Hospital (RS Polri) and is now showing significant improvement in their condition. This marks a crucial step in the ongoing case involving the young individual classified as a “child in conflict with the law” (ABH).
Following this development, Kombes Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya), confirmed that the juvenile is currently residing in a safe house. This placement is a result of a coordinated effort among various key agencies. Budi elaborated, “Yes, they are already in a safe house, following coordination between investigators and institutions such as Dinsos (Social Services Agency), Bapas (Correctional Board), KPAI (Indonesian Child Protection Commission), Apsifor (Association of Indonesian Forensic Psychologists), and UPT P3A (Integrated Service Unit for the Empowerment of Women and Children).” This statement was made on Saturday, November 29th.
Despite the improved physical condition, Budi emphasized that investigators are not yet able to question the juvenile perpetrator. The primary reason for this delay is the ongoing psychological recovery process, which is deemed essential before any interrogation can proceed. “Indeed, it’s a matter of psychological recovery (at present),” he clarified, highlighting the sensitivity and importance of the juvenile’s mental well-being.
Budi further added, “Once the treating psychological doctor declares they are ready, then an interrogation will be scheduled.” This indicates that the investigative timeline is contingent upon expert psychological assessment, prioritizing the juvenile’s mental state while ensuring due process.
The incident itself, a disturbing bomb explosion at SMAN 72 Jakarta, originally occurred on Friday, November 7th. Fortunately, there were no fatalities in the event, though a substantial number of 96 individuals sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe. This highlighted the potential for widespread harm caused by the incident.
Investigations revealed that the juvenile perpetrator had brought a total of seven explosive devices with the clear intention of detonating them at the school premises. However, only four of these devices ultimately exploded, with the swift intervention of the police successfully securing the remaining three. The four detonated bombs exploded within the school’s mosque and a reading garden, both located near a waste bank. For the device detonated in the mosque, the perpetrator employed a remote control as the trigger, demonstrating a degree of premeditation. In contrast, the bombs exploded in the reading garden and at the waste bank were triggered using more conventional fuses.
Summary
The juvenile perpetrator of the SMAN 72 Jakarta bomb explosion has been discharged from Kramat Jati Police Hospital after medical treatment and is now in improved condition. This individual, classified as a “child in conflict with the law,” has been moved to a safe house following coordination with various agencies, including social services and child protection commissions. Investigators are currently unable to question the juvenile due to an ongoing psychological recovery process, with interrogation pending a doctor’s readiness assessment.
The incident occurred on November 7th, resulting in 96 injuries but no fatalities. The juvenile had brought seven explosive devices, but only four detonated in the school’s mosque and reading garden areas, while police secured the remaining three. The bombs used a remote control for the device in the mosque and conventional fuses for others.