Jakarta. Classes at SMAN 72 High School in North Jakarta are set to resume this week following a blast at the school’s mosque that left dozens injured and prompted an intensive counterterrorism investigation.

Jakarta Metro Police Chief Asep Edi Suheri told reporters at a press briefing at Polda Metro Jaya on Tuesday that the situation was “fully under control” and that officers were working to ensure teaching activities could restart soon.

“We will strive to have teaching and learning resume as quickly as possible,” Asep said, urging the public to remain calm and avoid misinformation circulating on social media.

The Nov. 7 explosion occurred during Friday prayers at the school mosque, producing a powerful blast that shocked worshippers and nearby students. Police said 96 people were injured, with wounds ranging from minor to severe. Forensic teams discovered seven explosive devices on school grounds, four had detonated, while three were secured before activation.

Authorities identified the suspect as an active student at the school. Preliminary findings by Densus 88, the national counterterrorism unit, suggest the teenager had researched bomb-making online, including on obscure, anonymized websites, according to a police source. Officials cautioned that the investigation remains ongoing.

The student suspect sustained a severe head injury and is currently receiving intensive care at the National Police Hospital (RS Polri Kramat Jati).

In the aftermath, the school shifted to online learning and launched a coordinated psychosocial response. An initial psychological first-aid (PFA) program was provided to students, teachers, and parents by a team of 56 professionals from the Indonesian Psychological Association (HIMPSI), police psychologists, and provincial social and health agencies. HIMPSI is collaborating with the Education Ministry to deliver long-term support.

Education Ministry Secretary-General Suharti said the goal of the psychosocial services is to alleviate trauma and restore a sense of safety in the learning environment. According to the National Secretariat for Safe Schools, by November 10 the campus had been secured and repairs completed at the mosque, which has since been repainted and fitted with a new carpet.

Officials said assessments of 589 students and teachers found them physically and mentally stable.

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