East Java Governor Soekarwo (left) accompanied by East Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Machfud Arifin (right) leaves a flower to express his condolences for the victims of a series of bombings targeting three churches in the province’s capital, Surabaya, on Sunday. (Antara/M Risyal Hidayat)
An 11-year-old boy, identified as Vincencius Evan, has died after being severely injured in a reported suicide bombing at Saint Mary Immaculate (STMB) Catholic Church in Ngagel, Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday morning.
“He suffered from severe burns and broken bones all over his body,” said Surabaya Bedah Hospital director Dr. Priyanto Swasono as quoted bykompas.com, adding that Evan’s body had been taken to Bhayangkara Hospital for autopsy.
Evan’s little brother, Nathanael, 8, who was also injured in the explosion, is currently still in a critical condition and receiving medical treatment at Surabaya Bedah Hospital.
At least 16 victims from three church bombings were admitted to Surabaya Bedah Hospital, seven of whom have since been transferred to Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Siloam Hospital and Ramses Hospital.
“Four victims [at Surabaya Bedah Hospital] are in a stable condition, while four others are currently undergoing surgery for various injuries – such as broken bones, burns and lacerations,” Priyanto explained.
“Let’s pray for all the victims,” he added. (vla/ahw)
