Convicted terrorist Abu Bakar Baasyir has denied allegations linking him to the terrorist network behind the Cirebon and Solo suicide bombings.

He also condemned the attack, telling Detik.com that indiscriminate bombing was wrong and had nothing to do with Shariah law.

Speaking during a dental checkup at National Police headquarters, the militant spiritual leader rejected suggestions the hard-line organization he established, Jamaah Ansharut Tauhid, promoted or supported terrorism. Police have identified the Solo church bombing as JAT member Ahmad Yosepa Hayat, 31.

Baasyir said the suicide bombing, and a similar attack at Cirebon Police headquarters, were the work of individual members. He said there were criminal elements within the police but that did not mean the entire organization should be disbanded.