2011 Cirebon bombing

Terrorist incident in Indonesia August 2011 6 43 S 108 34 E region:ID_type:city title 2011 Cirebon bombing Location of Cirebon in Indonesia Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia Indonesian National Police compound's mosque 2011 4 15 yes around 12:20 p.m. WIB UTC+07:00 suicide bombing 1 (perpetrator) at least 28 Muhammad Syarif On 15 April 2011, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in a mosque in a police compound in the city of Cirebon, in West Java, Indonesia.Suicide Bomber Praying as He Detonates Bomb: Survivor The Jakarta Globe April 15, 2011 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/suicide-bomber-praying-as-he-detonates-bomb-survivor/435595 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120923200415/http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/suicide-bomber-praying-as-he-detonates-bomb-survivor/435595 September 23, 2012 Arnaz Farouk Update: Explosion Was Suicide Attack, Indonesian Police Say The Jakarta Globe April 15, 2011 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/update-explosion-was-suicide-attack-indonesian-police-say/435587 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120923200441/http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/update-explosion-was-suicide-attack-indonesian-police-say/435587 September 23, 2012 The attack occurred around 12:20 WIB (UTC+7) Cirebon mosque lacked security: Police The Jakarta Post April 15, 2011 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/04/15/cirebon-mosque-lacked-security-police.html April 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110418051701/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/04/15/cirebon-mosque-lacked-security-police.html April 18, 2011 dead mdy-all during Friday prayers. Bomber attacks mosque in Indonesian police station CNN April 15, 2011 http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/04/15/indonesia.attack/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121024082143/http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/04/15/indonesia.attack/ dead October 24, 2012 The bomber was killed and at least 28 people were injured, most of whom were praying in the mosque. Indonesia 'suicide bomber' wounds 28 in mosque blast BBC News April 15, 2011 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13090306 Background Detachment 88 of the Indonesian National Police, the special unit for anti-terrorism, has been successful in capturing and killing numerous terrorist suspects, especially those affiliated with Jemaah Islamiyah. The bombing, which targeted the Police, marked a shift in terrorist attacks in Indonesia, as previous attacks have been targeted at symbols of Western influence such as hotels (2003 and 2009 Marriott bombings), embassies (2004 Australian embassy bombing), or tourist areas (2002 and 2005 Bali bombings). The target of the attack is Az-Zikra mosque in the local Police office compound. Rizal Eriez M Kronologis Bom Cirebon Media Indonesia April 15, 2011 http://www.mediaindonesia.com/read/2011/04/15/218334/289/101/Kronologis-Bom-Cirebon Like most mosques in Indonesia, the mosque in the police compound did not have any security. It is Indonesia's first terrorist attack after two years of peace following 2009 Jakarta bombings. Suicide bomber targets Indonesia mosque Al Jazeera English April 15, 2011 http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/04/201141565047518538.html Bombing The bomber arrived in the mosque approximately 12.10 when the khatib was finishing the sermon. Wahono Tri Kronologi Bom Bunuh Diri di Cirebon Kompas April 15, 2011 http://regional.kompas.com/read/2011/04/15/16291499/Kronologi.Bom.Bunuh.Diri.di.Cirebon The perpetrator was approximately 25 to 30 years old and 165–170 cm tall Rukmana Nana Suicide bomber targets police The Jakarta Post April 16, 2011 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/04/16/suicide-bomber-targets-police.html and carried a backpack. The bomber showed up in the mosque wearing a full black dress, and concealed the explosives behind his black jacket. Pelaku Bom Bunuh Diri Berpakaian Serba Hitam Kompas April 15, 2011 http://regional.kompas.com/read/2011/04/15/14552522/Pelaku.Bom.Bunuh.Diri.Berpakaian.Serba.Hitam The bomber was probably targeting the Cirebon police chief, Adjutant Senior Commander (Police) Herukoco, since he chose to stand near him. As the imam leading the prayer, the bomber detonated his explosives. Following the loud explosion, the bomber is killed with his stomach destroyed. The explosion injured at least 28 victims. Most of these are the praying police officers, while one is a civilian who happen to use the mosque for Friday prayer. Most of the victims are injured from nails and screws attached to the bomb. Alford Peter Terrorist switch in West Java bombing The Australian April 16, 2011 subscription https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/world/terrorist-switch-in-west-java-bombing/news-story/25931bbe08595a3d25aa7a6f9ffda3e7 Kustiasih Rini Heru Margianto Puluhan Paku Menancap di Tubuh Korban Kompas April 15, 2011 http://regional.kompas.com/read/2011/04/15/14293476/Puluhan.Paku.Menancap.di.Tubuh.Korban The victims -including the police chief of Cirebon, were evacuated to the nearby hospitals. Reactions Following the attack, Indonesian police increased security in all of it regional branches. Street merchants, which have been a common feature in front of Indonesian Police stations, have been banned temporarily. Arnaz Farouk Security Stepped Up at All Police Headquarters The Jakarta Globe April 15, 2011 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/security-stepped-up-at-all-police-headquarters/435588 April 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110418195119/http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/security-stepped-up-at-all-police-headquarters/435588 April 18, 2011 dead mdy-all Anggadha Arry Mahaputra Sandy Adam April 15, 2011 Kantor Polsek Hingga Polda Dijaga Ketat https://www.viva.co.id/berita/nasional/215026-kantor-polsek-hingga-polda-dijaga-ketat live https://web.archive.org/web/20110418230208/http://us.nasional.vivanews.com/news/read/215026-kantor-polsek-hingga-polda-dijaga-ketat April 18, 2011 April 15, 2011 VIVANews mdy-all Indonesian Police sent a forensic team from West Java Police to identify the perpetrator. Detachment 88 anti-terrorism unit has also deployed. According to early observation Al Qaeda (with its local Jemaah Islamiyah affiliates) could be behind the attack. Al Qaeda Could Be Behind Suicide Attack: Expert The Jakarta Globe April 15, 2011 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/al-qaeda-could-be-behind-suicide-attack-expert/435596 October 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110829003933/http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/al-qaeda-could-be-behind-suicide-attack-expert/435596 August 29, 2011 dead mdy-all Kristanti Elin Yunita April 15, 2011 Reason behind Indonesia Bombing: Observer https://www.viva.co.id/arsip/215017-reason-behind-indonesia-bombing-observer live https://web.archive.org/web/20110419031431/http://us.en.vivanews.com/news/read/215017-reason-behind-indonesia-bombing--observer April 19, 2011 April 15, 2011 VIVANews mdy-all Security analyst predict that the attack was revenge for Indonesian Police clampdown on terrorism, as several high-profile militants suspected of involvement in past bombings in Indonesia have recently been arrested or killed by the police. The attack was condemned by various leaders and public figures in Indonesia. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono strongly condemned the attack and called on the society as a whole to work together to eradicate terrorism.Satriastanti Fidelis Eka April 15, 2011 Indonesian President Condemns Terrorist Attack http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/indonesian-president-condemns-terrorist-attack/435659 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110829023532/http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/indonesian-president-condemns-terrorist-attack/435659 August 29, 2011 April 15, 2011 The Jakarta Globe mdy-all Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali, who is also chairman of United Development Party (PPP) urged the public not to be provoked by the terrorist attack. Do Not Be Provoked by Terror Attack: Minister The Jakarta Globe April 15, 2011 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/do-not-be-provoked-by-terror-attack-minister/435640 April 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120923200555/http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/do-not-be-provoked-by-terror-attack-minister/435640 September 23, 2012 dead mdy-all Governor of West Java province, Ahmad Heryawan also condemned the bombing and urged the police to completely investigate the attacks. Kusumaputra Robert Adhi Gubernur Jabar Kutuk Bom Cirebon Kompas April 15, 2011 http://regional.kompas.com/read/2011/04/15/18352581/Gubernur.Jabar.Kutuk.Bom.Cirebon Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Muslim organization in the country condemned the attack. The organization's chairman Said Aqil Siradj called the attack "very irresponsible" and concurring the observation that terrorism has shifted from aiming at western symbols to focusing on domestic targets. NU condemns Cirebon blast The Jakarta Post April 15, 2011 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/04/15/nu-condemns-cirebon-blast.html April 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110419001150/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/04/15/nu-condemns-cirebon-blast.html April 19, 2011 dead mdy-all Investigation The body of the perpetrator is badly mangled but his head is still intact, enabling the Police to obtain his face photograph.April 17, 2011 Indonesia police release pictures of mosque bomber http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_657731.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110421010957/https://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_657731.html 21 April 2011 Straits Times This photograph was released in order to identify the suspect. After the photo was released it was identified as Muhammad Syarif, 24, a Cirebon resident.Soeriaatmadja Wahyudi April 17, 2011 Woman claims suicide bomber is her son http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_657768.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110420083842/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_657768.html 20 April 2011 Straits Times Mosque bomb suspect identified Herald Sun Australia April 17, 2011 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/mosque-bomb-suspect-identified/story-e6frf7jx-1226040362108 He was identified by his mother, who came forward hours after the police released the photo. This identification was confirmed by the suspect's family and his neighbors. His identity is further confirmed by DNA test. Syarif was said to be often joined protests held by a hardline Islamic group in Cirebon, the Anti-Apostasy and Nonbelievers Movement, but was not a member. Link with terrorist networks and motives for the attack is still being investigated. Arnaz Farouk Suicide Bomber Identified Through DNA, Police Say The Jakarta Globe April 17, 2011 http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/suicide-bomber-identified-through-dna-police-say/436012 April 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110420131503/http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/suicide-bomber-identified-through-dna-police-say/436012 April 20, 2011 dead mdy-all March 2026 References 2 Category:2011 building bombings Category:Islamic terrorist incidents in 2011 Category:Terrorist incidents in Indonesia in 2011 Category:Suicide bombings in Indonesia Category:2010s in West Java Category:April 2011 in Indonesia Category:Islamic terrorism in Indonesia Category:Suicide bombings in 2011 Category:Mosque bombings in Asia Category:Mosque bombings by Islamists Category:Religious building bombings in Indonesia Category:April 2011 crimes in Asia Category:Crime in Java Bombing, 2011 Category:Attacks on mosques in the 2010s Category:Attacks on mosques in Indonesia