Police have arrested a 34-year-old man, identified by the initials MY, for sending a bomb threat to SDN Srengseng Sawah 15 Pagi in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, on Monday, July 13, 2026. According to Jagakarsa Police Chief Kompol Nurma Dewi and AKBP Iskandarsyah of the South Jakarta Metro Police, the suspect—who is a parent of a student at the school—claimed he acted out of “mischief” and is now a named suspect under Article 601 of the KUHP.
Bomb Threat Disrupts First Day of School
The incident occurred at 07:30 WIB on Monday during the first day of the school year. A WhatsApp message sent to a teacher claimed the school would explode in minutes and that bombs had been placed at 11 different points, according to Kompol Nurma Dewi. The suspect also attempted to call the teacher after the message went unanswered.
The threat caused immediate panic among students and parents, leading to the cancellation of the Masa Pengenalan Lingkungan Sekolah (MPLS) activities. Kompol Nurma Dewi confirmed that the school was evacuated and coordinated with the Camat and Lurah.
Did You Know? The suspect claimed to have planted explosives at 11 separate points within the school grounds before being arrested in less than 24 hours.
Gegana and Densus 88 Clear School Grounds
Authorities deployed the Gegana team and Densus 88 Antiteror to sterilize the premises. Police combed through classrooms and every corner of the school for several hours. According to official reports, the sweep resulted in “nihil” bombs, confirming the school was safe.
Students were gathered in the field before being sent home. Police officers worked to calm panicked parents while the investigation into the source of the message began.
Legal Charges and Suspect’s Motive
AKBP Iskandarsyah stated on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, that MY has been named a suspect based on two pieces of evidence. He is charged under Article 601 of the KUHP, which carries a minimum sentence of 3 years and a maximum of 20 years or life imprisonment for creating a widespread atmosphere of terror.
During the investigation, MY claimed he was merely playing a prank. He also mentioned being burdened by online loan (pinjol) debts. However, AKBP Iskandarsyah noted that the debt does not explain why the suspect targeted the school and confirmed that MY is currently being examined by a forensic psychologist.
Recovery and Return to Normalcy
School Principal Kamtono confirmed that MPLS activities resumed normally on Tuesday, July 14. He noted that the second day of orientation included group gymnastics and a visit from the Minister of Education, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
To address the psychological impact, the school is conducting trauma healing and education for students, parents, and teachers. Kamtono stated this effort is a collaboration with the Polda Metro Jaya and the Indonesian Psychological Association (Himpsi). He admitted that many teachers had been visibly anxious and restless following the threat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was responsible for the bomb threat at SDN Srengseng Sawah 15 Pagi?
The suspect is a 34-year-old man identified as MY, who is a parent of one of the students at the school.
What evidence did the police find during the sweep?
After several hours of searching by Tim Gegana and Densus 88 Antiteror, no bombs or explosive materials were found; the result was nihil.
What legal penalty does the suspect face?
Under Article 601 of the KUHP, the suspect faces a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 20 years in prison, or potentially life imprisonment.
How should schools balance security alerts with the need to prevent student panic during emergencies?
