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Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (
Ministry of Basic Education
) will provide psychological assistance for students and teachers following the explosion that occurred in
SMA 72
Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.
“As part of the post-incident recovery, the Ministry of Basic Education will prepare psychological assistance services for students, teachers and other school residents to ensure that mental and emotional conditions are maintained,” said Head of the Communication and Public Relations Bureau (BKHM) of the Ministry of Basic Education, Anang Ristanto in his statement, Friday (7/11).
Anang said that his party would continue to coordinate with the school, the Education Department and security forces in the investigation process to find out the cause of the incident.
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“The area has been secured and temporarily closed to ensure safety. We will also support rehabilitation steps for the affected facilities so as not to disrupt the continuity of the teaching and learning process at the school,” he said.
Furthermore, Anang appealed to the public to remain calm, not to spread unverified information, and to wait for official information from the authorities.
“The Ministry of Basic Education is committed to maintaining security, safety and sustainability of educational activities, as well as ensuring full support for schools and victims in the recovery process,” he said.
Previously, an explosion incident occurred at SMA 72 on Jalan Prihatin Number 87, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta on Friday afternoon.
Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri said the explosion occurred after the Friday prayer sermon had finished.However, investigations are still ongoing regarding the source of the explosion.
“That’s right after the sermon. I’ll convey the details later,” said Asep to journalists at the Jakarta Islamic Hospital, Cempaka Putih, Friday (7/11).
Asep said that from temporary data there were 54 victims injured as a result of the SMA 72 explosion. Some of the victims had minor to serious injuries and some of the victims had already returned home.
Polda Metro Jaya opened two posts at Yarsi Hospital and Cempaka Putih Islamic Hospital to help victims and their families.
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