Religious Affairs Ministry urges full investigation after three worshippers are injured in Jakarta.
Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Ministry has condemned an attack inside an East Jakarta mosque that left three worshippers injured, calling for a complete police investigation while urging the public not to speculate about the motive.
Three Worshippers Attacked During Dawn Prayer
The attack occurred at around 4:15 a.m. on November 8 at Darul Ma’arif Mosque in Pondok Kelapa, Duren Sawit, East Jakarta. Police said three worshippers were injured with a sharp weapon and taken to medical facilities for treatment. A male suspect identified by the initial F was detained by witnesses and other worshippers before being handed over to police.
Religious Affairs Ministry Condemns Violence
Religious Affairs Ministry Public Relations and Public Communication Bureau head Thobib Al Asyhar expressed deep concern over the attack and said places of worship should provide safety and peace for people practicing their religion. The ministry also expressed hope that the three injured worshippers would recover quickly.
Ministry Calls for Full Investigation
The ministry welcomed the police response and called for the case to be thoroughly investigated so the motive and background can be established. Thobib said those responsible for violence should face legal consequences in accordance with Indonesian law, while the public should allow investigators to establish the facts.
Police Name Suspect and Examine Motive
East Jakarta Metropolitan Police named F as a suspect on November 9 after examining the crime scene and questioning witnesses. Investigators are continuing to establish the chronology, background, and motive behind the attack. Police also arranged a psychiatric assessment of the suspect but said conclusions about his condition and the incident would depend on the results of the investigation.
Authorities Urge Public to Remain Calm
The Religious Affairs Ministry called on religious leaders, community figures, and the wider public to maintain a peaceful atmosphere and avoid being provoked by unverified information. Police have similarly urged residents to remain calm while investigators continue handling the case.
The Pondok Kelapa attack has renewed attention on security and safety at places of worship while police work to establish the motive behind the violence. For Indonesians, the case underscores the importance of protecting religious spaces and allowing the legal process to determine responsibility. For Singaporeans and other regional observers, the incident is also relevant to broader Southeast Asian efforts to preserve religious harmony and public safety.
Sources: Kompas (2026) , VIVA (2026)
Keywords: Pondok Kelapa Mosque Attack, Jakarta Mosque Attack, Darul Ma’arif Mosque, Religious Affairs Ministry, East Jakarta Police, Worshipper Attack
