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Police Ask Public Not to Link SARA Issues to Mosque Attack Case
Police urge public to avoid connecting SARA issues with a man who attacked mosque worshippers.
In brief
Police urge public to avoid connecting SARA issues with a man who attacked mosque worshippers. Police say a man who attacked mosque worshippers in Jakarta Timur should not be linked to SARA issues. Originally reported by Okezone.
Police warn against SARA links
Police urge public not to connect SARA issues with a man who attacked mosque worshippers in Jakarta Timur.
Kombes Budi Hermanto's warning
Kombes Budi Hermanto urged calm, no easy provocation, and verified information to maintain public security.
Attack details
A man attacked mosque worshippers during early morning prayers, causing three injuries and a fire near the mosque entrance.
Evidence found at scene
Police found a hammer, knife, two 3kg gas cylinders, and gasoline at the attack site.
The bottom line
Police say a man who attacked mosque worshippers in Jakarta Timur should not be linked to SARA issues.
