[11] The National Agency for Combating Terrorism later advised people to not share such photos as 'doing such action would please the terrorists'.

[12] Subsequently, the #PrayForJakarta and #KamiTidakTakut (English: #WeAreNotAfraid) hashtags immediately went viral on Twitter Indonesia.

[14] Kampung Melayu bus terminal was immediately closed until further notice by the police due to the blast.

[24] During the examination of body of the suspected perpetrators, police found a receipt of the purchase of pressure cooker.

[25] The perpetrators purchased the pressure cookers on 22 May, two days before the attack, in a department store in Padalarang, Bandung.

[26] They added that the attackers probably had connections with Jamaah Anshar Daulah (JAD), an ISIS-linked terror group in Indonesia.

Police raided a house in West Bandung at 02:30 local time after his identity card was found on the attack site.

[38] The suspected attacker was initially identified as Wiryawan Indra Wijaya, a resident of Panji Tengah Village, Sukabumi.

Since his identity card was also accidentally dropped on the blast area, he was accused as a perpetrator of the bombings.

[44] The police also stated that civilians, even fellow Muslims, that did not accept the ideology of caliphate in Indonesia were also called as infidels by the terror group.

[44] Indonesian President Joko Widodo appealed for calm,[45] and later condemned the bombings, sending condolences to the families of the victims and ordering the police to crack down on terrorism.

President Joko Widodo, First Lady Iriana Widodo, Vice President Jusuf Kalla, Head of Indonesian National Intelligence Agency Budi Gunawan and Vice Head of Indonesian National Police Syafruddin visited the blast site on the night of 25 May 2017.

During this visit, the President ordered that the Indonesian Representative Council should approve the anti-terrorism bill immediately.

The Vice Secretary of the United Development Party (PPP) Ahmad Baidowi condemned the attack, stating that "there are no religions that teach us to kill each other, especially Islam.

"[47] The Indonesian Ulema Council followed the condemnation, stating that "violence in the name of any religion is a crime on humanity and can not be accepted or tolerated.

[49] The Minister of Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan also issued a written statement on his Facebook account, condemning such 'heinous acts on police and civilians', and added that Indonesian should stick together and arise to fight terrorism.

[50] Interior Minister Tjahjo Kumolo also condemned the bombings, asking Indonesians to stand up against radicalization in Indonesia and for unity.

[53] Famous Indonesian singers and celebrities also voiced their condolences on the attack, including Raisa Andriana and Andien.

[54] Head of the Indonesian Regional Representative Council Oesman Sapta sent condolences to the next of kin and condemned the attack.

He also advised the public to "keep their heads low" since false information often occurs in the aftermath of such incident.

[55] The Head of Jakarta Council Prasetyo Edi Marsudi also condemned the bombings, stating that Jakartans should not be afraid in the face of terror.

[60] Officials stated that the recovery costs for the survivors of the blast would be paid entirely by the Indonesian National Police and the Jakarta Health Department.

[62] The Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull phoned Joko Widodo and conveyed his sincere condolences.

[67] The attack occurred when police were guarding a parade held by the controversial Islamist group Islamic Defenders Front (FPI).

[68] Before the attack, FPI leader Rizieq Shihab had been accused of conducting a "sexting" with Firza Husein, challenging the Pancasila and alleged blasphemy on Christians.

He maintained his innocence and claimed that the Indonesian police had framed him so he could be jailed, and this had caused him to flee to Saudi Arabia.

[69] The FPI was known for their mass rally in response to the suspected blasphemy of Quran by Jakarta's former governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (famously known as Ahok).

Young children who participated on the parade were also caught on camera shouting "Kill Ahok right now!".