Munisi Warehouse Explosion In Ciangsana, Bogor, Pangdam Jaya: No Casualties

Pangdam Jaya Maj. Gen. Mohamad Hasan confirmed that there were no casualties. (photo: L donny winardi/voi.id)

BEKASI - On Saturday night, March 30, tensions enveloped the Bantar Gebang area after a major explosion occurred in the munisi warehouse, located in Ciangsana, Bogor Regency. Pangdam Jaya, Major General Mohamad Hasan, gave a press statement regarding the incident.

At 18.05 pm, smoke was found in warehouse number 6, which was later indicated as an explosion. The warehouse stores expired ammunition and returns from various units throughout the Jakarta Kodam area, with a total of about 160,000 types and explosives," he said..

Although the explosion occurred, Pangdam Jaya confirmed that no casualties were reported. The team has checked all locations, and there have been no reports of casualties in the surrounding settlements.

"Currently, the team has not been able to enter the location directly because there is still potential for an explosion," he said. However, Pangdam Jaya emphasized that the security system in the warehouse was very good, with its location in the bank and protected by embankments. However, the potential for upward explosions is still a concern, which can have an impact on several places.

Pangdam Jaya guarantees that the procedures and security systems in this warehouse have been well designed to ensure security. We make sure that the procedures and security systems in this warehouse are in such a way, it will be safe.

The surrounding community is asked to remain vigilant and comply with the instructions given by the authorities.