It was like a battle zone, says Malaysian caught in blasts

Securing the scene: Policemen inspecting the perimeter of the Starbucks cafe in Jakarta. — EPA

KUALA LUMPUR: Company director Chandran Ravi was packing his bags so that he could check out of his hotel and return home to Malaysia when chaos broke out at the lobby, with several explosions going off outside.

Chandran said he rushed to the hotel lobby after the first explosion.