Jakarta Mosque Attacked During Fajr Prayer, 3 Injured
Three worshippers were injured in an attack at Darul Ma'arif Mosque in East Jakarta during Fajr prayer. Police have arrested a suspect and launched a probe.
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An attack took place at Darul Ma'arif Mosque in Pondok Kelapa, Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at around 04.15 WIB (UTC+7) while congregants were performing the congregational Fajr prayer. The incident left three worshippers injured by sharp weapons. This mosque attack case is currently being handled by the police.
Based on witness accounts gathered from reports by the state news agency ANTARA and the daily newspaper Republika, the incident began when several worshippers noticed flames burning in front of the mosque's door. As a few congregants attempted to put out the fire, a sudden sharp-weapon attack occurred inside the mosque against three worshippers.
Victims' Condition and Medical Care
As reported by ANTARA, East Jakarta Metro Police Chief Senior Commissioner Alfian Nurrizal stated that the three injured victims were immediately evacuated to hospitals. Two worshippers were treated at RS Islam Pondok Kopi, and one at RS Harum. The police are continuing to coordinate with the hospitals to monitor the recovery of the victims.
Officers from the Duren Sawit Sector Police, alongside the East Jakarta Metro Police, visited the crime scene to conduct initial investigations, gather witness statements, and secure evidence found at the location.
Arrest of the Suspect and Evidence
Meanwhile, according to Republika's report, the police have arrested a man with the initials F who is suspected of carrying out the attack. Head of Public Relations for the East Jakarta Metro Police, Adjunct Commissioner Made Budi, stated that the perpetrator's motive is still under investigation.
According to Republika, from the initial inspection at the crime scene, police secured several pieces of evidence allegedly prepared by the suspect. This evidence included two sharp weapons consisting of an axe and a dagger, two 3-kilogram LPG gas cylinders, and gasoline fuel. The police emphasized that they are still investigating the motive, background, and any possible elements of planning or links to specific networks without speculating until complete legal facts are obtained.
Calls to Maintain Peace and Harmony
To keep the situation conducive, the police have urged the public not to be provoked and to refrain from spreading unverified information. The handling of this violent incident is a matter of shared concern, reflecting public vigilance regarding criminal acts such as the attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus.
As houses of worship for Muslims, mosques are sacred spaces for prayer and spiritual peace, much like the role of mosques in various regions, including Anas Bin Malik Mosque at IAI STIBA Makassar. The public is urged to leave the legal process entirely in the hands of the police while working together to safeguard security, social harmony, and the sanctity of places of worship.
