Dawn attack at Duren Sawit mosque injures 3 worshippers
Police arrest suspect F and seize an ax, dagger, two 3 kg LPG cylinders and gasoline after the attack.
Three worshippers were injured in a knife attack during dawn prayer at Darul Ma’arif Mosque in Pondok Kelapa, Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, on Sunday (8/11) at around 04.15 WIB. Police have arrested suspect F, who was briefly held by worshippers before being handed over to officers. In an initial account from witnesses, flames were first seen at the mosque entrance and were put out by residents. During the chaos, the suspect attacked three worshippers inside the mosque. Two victims are being treated at RS Islam Pondok Kopi and one at RS Harum. The East Jakarta Metro Police have seized two bladed weapons, an ax and a dagger, two 3 kilogram LPG cylinders and gasoline. Investigators are still examining the motive, background and possible signs of planning.