Overview

• The Beed Police invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against Vijay Gavhane and Shriram Sagade, arrested for the explosion inside the Mecca Mosque in Ardhamsla village.
• The March 30 blast caused significant structural damage to the mosque but resulted in no casualties, occurring during a sensitive period of Ramzan Eid and Gudi Padwa celebrations.
• Investigators believe the gelatin sticks used in the explosion were originally procured for well-digging operations, raising concerns about their misuse in civilian settings.
• The accused reportedly detonated the blast following a communal altercation during a religious procession, during which they allegedly issued threats against the mosque.
• Protests and calls for equitable application of laws have emerged, with AIMIM leaders demanding strict legal action under UAPA and questioning the consistency of its enforcement in communal cases.