Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs is providing social rehabilitation and trauma recovery support for victims of Friday’s explosion at State Senior High School (SMAN) 72 in Jakarta, officials said Saturday.Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said the assistance also covers victims’ families to ensure both physical and psychological healing.“We will provide trauma healing, social rehabilitation, and empowerment. The duration depends on the assessment results, possibly one or two months,” Yusuf said during a visit to Yarsi Hospital.He was accompanied by hospital medical staff while checking on the 15 injured victims under treatment. One student remains in intensive care, while others are showing steady recovery and being treated as outpatients.Yusuf urged the public not to speculate about possible bullying linked to the incident.“Let us not speculate. We have spoken with the victims, but it is too early to discuss details,” he said.Several other victims are being treated at the Jakarta Islamic Hospital, located next to Yarsi Hospital.“The treatment here is professional. I am optimistic our students will recover soon,” Yusuf said.The minister added that his office has coordinated with the Jakarta provincial government to provide financial and psychosocial assistance. Social workers will continue to assess victims’ needs during recovery.The explosion occurred Friday during Friday prayers at the school’s mosque. Witnesses reported two blasts — one during the sermon and another moments later — causing panic among students and staff.Jakarta Police Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri said 54 people suffered minor to moderate injuries, with several already discharged.Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, which left many with burns and shrapnel wounds.
RI Govt aids SMAN 72 explosion victims with trauma recovery
