Man attacks 3 worshippers during dawn prayer in East Jakarta mosque
Residents first detained suspect F; police also seized an ax, a dagger, two 3 kg LPG canisters and gasoline.
A man identified as F is suspected of attacking three worshippers during dawn prayer at Darul Ma’arif Mosque in Pondok Kelapa, Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, on Sunday (8/11) at about 04:15 WIB. In initial accounts, worshippers first saw a fire at the mosque entrance and tried to put it out. In the middle of the situation, the suspect allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon, injuring three people. Residents then secured F with witnesses and other worshippers before handing him over to police. The three victims were taken to hospital; two are being treated at RS Islam Pondok Kopi and one at RS Harum. Police seized two sharp weapons, an ax and a dagger, two 3 kilogram LPG canisters, and gasoline. Polres Metro Jakarta Timur is still investigating the motive and the possible element of planning in the attack.