Education Observer Values Many Oddities In The Case Of The Burst Of SMAN 72: The Motive For Loneliness Is Considered Premature

Education and child observer, Retno Listyarti, assessed that the police's initial conclusion regarding action F, the perpetrator of the homemade bomb explosion at SMAN 72 Jakarta, was too excited.

He said that the statement made by the Metro Jaya Police Chief that F's actions were purely carried out on its own and not related to terrorism networks did not have a strong enough basis.

"Based on the results of the investigation, the action was purely carried out independently without the involvement of other parties and the motive was simply to feel lonely. I think this statement is too premature," said Retno in his statement, Friday, November 14.

Retno assessed that there were six irregularities that he thought needed to be investigated by the police so that the investigation did not stop at the sole perpetrator.

First, F's confession of his actions triggered by loneliness is considered not enough to be a single motive.

"Even though many teenagers in Indonesia are currently also lonely and may also have inner wounds, but do not take actions like F's children. So if this lonely motive is used as the main factor, it feels odd," said Retno.

Second, the ability of F to assemble seven homemade bombs is considered unreasonable if done alone.

F is known to be a student majoring in the IPS who turned out to be able to make 7 homemade bombs. According to Retno, students majoring in the IPA are not even necessarily able to make bombs.

"Even if it is made with the tutorial of Youtube, there must be someone who helps, it is impossible to do it alone with the quality of the bomb whose explosive power reaches tens of people," said Retno.

Third, Retno questioned how F, who is the recipient of the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) social assistance, could buy all the bomb equipment and remote control devices that were estimated to be purchased at high prices.

"The police should have traced where the money was obtained by F and who ordered all the equipment, because an explosive cannot be bought by a child. The police should have traced the shop where the purchase was, even though the purchases were made online, everything could be tracked," said Retno.

Fourth, F's upload on social media that imitates the style of the perpetrators of school attacks in Europe is also considered important to be traced based on friendship on the internet, conversations, and a history of web searches.

"The search and further investigation is an effort to reveal who is behind F's actions. The social media upload could be used by certain parties to approach and influence F's child. This should be investigated by the police," he explained.

Fifth, Retno highlighted the story of F friends who mentioned F's pictures about the school atmosphere that were destroyed with blood spills. According to him, this could be an indication that F's actions were planned further.

"The pictures should also be explored to reveal whether this idea is purely F's mind or has been exposed to other parties," said Retno.

Sixth, the logic of revenge motives is considered inconsistent. On the day of the incident, only five students in class XII were present with F because they had just finished the Academic Competency Test.

"So, who is the explosion aimed at? Is it really revenge? This should be investigated by the police," he added.

Retno emphasized that the legal process against F must still run according to the Juvenile Criminal Justice System Law. However, he assessed that investigations should not stop at single actors. Another party behind F's child's actions should also be revealed by the police according to their authority," said Retno.