New facts emerge on suspect in Jagakarsa elementary school bomb threat

Police have revealed new details regarding a bomb threat sent to SDN Srengseng Sawah 15 Pagi, an elementary school in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. The suspect, identified by the initial MY, is 34 years old. A significant fact uncovered is that the perpetrator's own child attends the same school.

According to Kombes Iman Imanuddin, Director of Criminal Investigation at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, the suspect had picked up his child from school on the morning the threat was received. Police are currently investigating whether other factors, such as disappointment with the school, played a role in the suspect's actions.

The bomb threat occurred on Monday, July 13, the first day of the school's orientation period (MPLS). The school's orientation activities were immediately suspended, and students were sent home. Parents were reportedly panicked by the incident.

After thorough sweeps by Gegana, Densus 88 counter-terrorism units, the National Counter Terrorism Agency (BNPT), and K9 units, the school premises were declared safe. The threat message, sent via text and repeated twice, warned of an imminent explosion and claimed 11 bombs were planted. The suspect also made a miscall when his initial message went unanswered. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the motive behind the threat.