The 2016 Jakarta attacks refer to a series of terrorist bombings that occurred in Jakarta, Indonesia, during the year 2016. The incidents were claimed by the Islamic State (IS) and its local affiliates and targeted police facilities and public spaces. The most widely documented events are the bombings on 14 January 2016 and 14 May 2016.
14 January 2016 police headquarters bombing
- Date: 14 January 2016
- Location: Police headquarters (Polresta) in the West Jakarta district of Kramat Jati.
- Method: A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device inside the building.
- Casualties: Six people were killed, including the attacker, and over 30 were injured.
- Perpetrators: The attack was claimed by the Islamic State. Indonesian authorities identified the bomber as a member of a local IS‑linked cell.
14 May 2016 police station bombing
- Date: 14 May 2016
- Location: A police station in the Cawang area of East Jakarta; a second, smaller explosion occurred nearby at a market.
- Method: A suicide bomber detonated a vest bomb at the police compound.
- Casualties: Four people were killed, including the bomber, and several others were injured.
- Perpetrators: The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which was linked to the same extremist network involved in the January bombing.
Context and impact
- The attacks were part of a broader pattern of IS‑inspired violence in Indonesia during the mid‑2010s, which also included incidents in other major cities such as Surabaya (2018).
- In response, Indonesian security forces intensified counter‑terrorism operations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of multiple suspects linked to the Jakarta bombings.
- The incidents prompted heightened security measures at police facilities and public venues across the country.
See also
- Terrorism in Indonesia
- Islamic State activity in Southeast Asia
- 2016 Surabaya bombings
Note: While the two bombings described above are documented in multiple reputable sources, other incidents sometimes grouped under the phrase “2016 Jakarta attacks” lack comprehensive public records. Consequently, details about any additional attacks beyond those listed are considered Insufficient Encyclopedic Information.