Breaking News: Indonesian Mosque Explosion Injures Dozens
At least 55 people, mostly students, have been injured in a series of explosions at a mosque on the grounds of a high school in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital. The blasts occurred during Friday prayers at SMA 72, a state high school within a navy compound in the northern Kelapa Gading neighborhood.
Multiple explosions rocked the mosque, with witnesses reporting at least two loud blasts from inside and outside the building. Students and others ran out in panic as gray smoke filled the mosque.
The suspected perpetrator of the attack is a 17-year-old boy, who is currently undergoing surgery. Authorities have not confirmed the motive behind the attack, but police are investigating.
The incident occurred around midday, just as the sermon had started at the mosque. Emergency services are on the scene, and the injured are being treated at local hospitals.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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