Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Ahmad Sahroni, asked stakeholders to strengthen the early detection system for potential terror attacks following the explosion at MAN 3 Padang, West Sumatra, which was allegedly carried out by students who were victims of bullying.
" Lone wolf actions like this are extremely dangerous because they are difficult to predict. I urge Densus 88, intelligence agencies, and relevant institutions to take responsibility for strengthening early detection of potential threats like this," he said in a statement received.
He added that all parties must be aware of the potential threat of terrorism. Surveillance by those around them of family members, including students, must be maximized.
In addition, he said the role of the police and the Bhabinkamtibmas must be maximized to educate the public about the dangers of radicalism and deviant ideologies.
"Prevention and early detection are key. The police and related agencies must strengthen public education, as families and schools remain children's first line of defense," he said.
According to him, changes in behavior or indications of exposure to radical ideology must be addressed immediately. "If it reaches the point of committing acts of terror, the authorities must take decisive action," he said.
Previously, the Indonesian National Police's Special Detachment (Densus) 88 Anti-terror revealed that the suspected perpetrator of the explosion at MAN 3 Padang, West Sumatra, on Tuesday (14/7) was a 17-year-old student.
National Police's Densus 88 Anti-terrorism Spokesperson, Senior Commissioner Mayndra Eka Wardhana, said the incident began when school security officers discovered what was suspected to be a homemade bomb on the school grounds.
"From the initial inspection at the location, officers secured a number of items including a black box, a black bag, a cell phone, firecrackers, knives, arrows, marbles, bolts, and several other items," said Mayndra in his statement.
