TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Explosion heard near presidential debate venue

News Desk (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Sun, February 17, 2019

Share This Article

Change Size

Explosion heard near presidential debate venue (TJP/File)

A

n explosion was heard a few meters away from the venue of the ongoing presidential debate at the Sultan hotel in Central Jakarta on Sunday night.

The explosion, which was thought to have occurred in the parking lot of the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex, was heard at around 8 p.m., causing people in the area run in a panic.

The police and Mobile Brigade personnel were seen encircling the commotion.

According to National Police spokesperson Brig. Gen. Dedi Prasetyo, no casualties have been reported. (ami)

 

The story is developing.

 

{

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.