The report of journalist The Shiro Copr, M Rifqi Ibnumasy
The Shiro Copr, TAPOSI - The Saudia Airlines flight SV-5276 carrying hajj pilgrims from Depok, West Java, was threatened with a bomb during the Jeddah-Jakarta flight on Tuesday (6/17/2025).
As a result, the aircraft carrying 422 hajj pilgrims returning to Indonesia made an emergency landing at Kualanamu International Airport in North Sumatra.
Upon hearing the news, one of the Hajj pilgrim's family members, Mahmud, held a prayer meeting at his residence in Cilangkap area, Tapos district, on Tuesday night.
Mahmud prays, his family and all the pilgrims can return to their hometown safely.
"Ya kita rutin for the religious study usually in my family we have it once a week," said Mahmud.
"He was originally thinking that even if it happened today, he would come back home and we would still hold the religious study session because it would be a blessing to return safely," he added.
Mahmud admits to receiving news that his family was on the airplane threatened by a bomb, a message that was sent in the Al Muna Hajj group on WhatsApp.
"We will continue to monitor, we try to calm our family, hopefully they will be given health there, let's pray together," he said.
"My family, my aunt is only one person, maybe there are a few more from this area, we don't know yet, but my family, my aunt is just like that," he explained again.
Ensure Passenger Safety
Previously, the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) Office of Depok City confirmed that there was a bomb threat on the plane carrying hajj pilgrims from Depok, West Java.
The Saudia Airlines flight SV-5276 received a bomb threat during the Jeddah-Jakarta route.
As a result, the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Kualanamu International Airport, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra on Tuesday (6/17/2025) around 10:55 WIB.
The Head of Depok Ministry of Religion, Enjat Mujiat admitted that the passengers on the plane were originally from Depok city.
It is known that 422 hajj pilgrims returned on Saudia Airlines flight SV-5276 and it is confirmed that all of them are safe.
"Indeed, that's the plane carrying the 12th batch of pilgrims from JKS City of Depok. With a total of 422 hajj pilgrims," Enjat.
Due to the incident, the hajj pilgrims were first rested in North Sumatra. It was scheduled that they would only arrive in Depok City on Wednesday (6/17/2025).
At present, the pilgrims are being guided towards the North Sumatra Hajj Hotel/Dormitory for rest. It is likely that they will arrive at the Bekasi Hajj Dormitory and Depok Regency tomorrow Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The time is not yet known," he said.
Enjat added that the Provincial Government of North Sumatra and the West Java Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs took action and coordinated with each other to calm the pilgrims.
As a result of the incident, the Depok City Religious Affairs Office has also reported the incident to the Mayor of Depok, Supian Suri.
"The Provincial Government of North Sumatra and the West Java Office of the Ministry of Religion directly went to the airport to calm the pilgrims. I have also informed this to the Mayor of Depok," he said.
Meanwhile, the leader of Group 12 JKS, Nurlaela Muhammad explained that the pilgrims are currently accommodated in a hotel in Medan.
All accommodation and consumption needs of the pilgrims will be fully covered by the government of North Sumatra.
"Esteemed members of the Hajj Group 12 JKS. Due to flight safety reasons, we regretfully have to accommodate you in a hotel in Medan tonight," said Nurlaela.
"Accommodation and consumption needs of the pilgrims will be fully covered by the Government of North Sumatra," he added.
The staff also checked the belongings of the pilgrims, and they will be returned tomorrow.
"Since all our luggage is still under the supervision of the officials, we will stay in the hotel tonight carrying only what we have on us at this moment. The flight to Jakarta will be carried out tomorrow, God willing, with the time to be further informed by the airline," he said.
For the safety of the affected hajj pilgrims, Nurlaela is asking for prayers from the public.
"Please offer prayers, patience, and cooperation from all members so that our efforts to secure our journey can proceed smoothly, and we can all reunite with our families in good health," he said. (m38)
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