Suicide blast hits Indonesian Police in capital Jakarta

Suicide blast hits Indonesian Police in capital Jakarta

JAKARTA — A suspected suicide bombing near a bus terminal in Indonesia’s capital Wednesday night killed a policeman and injured four other officers, police said.

Vice National Police Chief Syafruddin, who uses one name, said an initial investigation showed that the suspected suicide bomber also died in the blast.

“Tonight, to Indonesian citizens and all of us who are here at the scene, I express very deep concern. A bomb explosion has occurred and for now it is believed to have been a suicide bombing,” he said.

He said the officers had been guarding a parade by a group of local people. - Agencies