South Tangerang, Sept. 12 -- An explosion of unknown origin damaged eight homes in a densely populated area of Pondok Cabe Ilir Village, Pamulang Sub-district, South Tangerang City, Banten, early Friday, police reported.

"There are eight homes affected, with four suffering severe damage and four others sustaining minor damage," Chief of South Tangerang Municipal Police Grand Commissioner Adjutant Victor Inkiriwang told the media.

He confirmed that the incident also left three residents seriously injured and four others with minor wounds.

"Three victims are currently receiving hospital treatment, while four others have completed initial care and are undergoing outpatient recovery," Inkiriwang explained.

The police chief noted that the ...