Police arrest suspect over bomb threat at South Jakarta elementary school

Police in South Jakarta have arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly sending a bomb threat to an elementary school. The threat caused an evacuation and a search by bomb disposal units, though no explosives were found.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the disruption caused by hoax threats to public safety and educational institutions.
Thematic image: Bomb squad officers stand at the entrance of a school in Jakarta on November 7, 2025. PHOTO: AFP
The report is a straightforward factual account of a police arrest without loaded language.
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