“He is still disoriented and occasionally incoherent, showing he has not fully recovered,” said Metro Jaya Police spokesperson Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto.
The police officially classify the minor suspect as a “child in conflict with the law,” known as ‘ABH’ in Indonesian.
Despite this, authorities continue their investigation, gathering testimony from witnesses, family members, forensic labs, and medical personnel.
Once doctors confirm the suspect is fit for questioning, investigators will coordinate with the probation office, social services, and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission.
“After medical clearance, investigators will proceed with formal questioning in coordination with the Probation Office, Social Services, and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission,” Budi said.
Police also reported that three victims remain hospitalized following the SMAN 72 explosion.
“They are currently being treated at Yarsi Hospital, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, and the Indonesian National Police Hospital,” Budi said Thursday (Nov. 20).
Authorities are making ongoing efforts to obtain statements from the minor suspect regarding the school blast.
“Yesterday we focused on gathering testimonies from witnesses, the suspect’s family, forensic labs, and psychological assessments,” Budi added.
Police have not provided a timeline for when ABH will be formally questioned, pending medical and psychological evaluations.
The blast at SMAN 72 prompted evacuations and emergency responses, with several students and staff injured.
Authorities continue to emphasize caution due to the suspect’s current condition and the ongoing investigation into the explosion’s cause.
Police are coordinating closely with hospitals and social services to ensure ABH receives proper care while investigations continue. Investigators are also reviewing forensic findings and psychological assessments to determine the suspect’s readiness for formal questioning.
Earlier, Indonesia’s Densus 88 Counterterrorism Unit said the minor suspect drew inspiration from at least six violent figures when carrying out the November 7 attack near the school mosque.
“Several figures served as inspiration. We have identified around six individuals,” said Densus 88 spokesperson Adjunct Senior Commissioner Mayndra Eka Wardhana.
Eka noted that the list includes Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, the shooters behind the 1999 Columbine High School attack in Colorado, US, who adhered to Neo-Nazi ideology.
Neo-Nazism is a far-right movement that revives Nazi German ideology, emphasizing Aryan racial supremacy and hatred toward minority groups.
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