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Gelatin Stick Explosion Damages Mosque in Maharashtra’s Beed; Two Arrested

The pre-dawn blast caused structural damage but no injuries, leading to heightened security and ongoing investigations into motive and source of explosives.

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Mecca Mosque, located near Sayyad Badshah Dargah, had recently undergone restoration work. (HT PHOTO)
Two persons have been apprehended in this connection, the police said.
Following the explosion, members of the Muslim community staged a protest outside the police station, demanding immediate probe into the incident.

Overview

  • The explosion occurred at 2:30 a.m. in a mosque in Ardha Masla village, Beed district, damaging the internal structure but causing no casualties.
  • Police arrested two suspects, Vijay Rama Gavhane and Sriram Ashok Sagde, shortly after the incident, and their interrogation is underway.
  • The use of gelatin sticks, typically associated with mining, has raised questions about how the materials were procured and their intended purpose.
  • The incident has caused communal tension in the area, prompting a heavy police presence and appeals for calm from law enforcement and officials.
  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged the incident and assured the public that further details would be provided as the investigation progresses.