Jammu And Kashmir: Mysterious Blast Injures Three During Mosque Demolition In Handwara

A mysterious blast during the demolition of an old mosque in Handwara village injured three people and caused panic. Police and army conducted thorough searches, and a First Information Report (FIR) was registered for an in-depth investigation. The powerful and mysterious explosion occurred during the demolition of the 100-year-old Masjid Kadeem in Kachri village, Langate area of Handwara in Kupwara district of north Kashmir.

The blast happened while labourers were working at the mosque site and removing debris. Three people sustained injuries: two are stable, while one is still serious and has been shifted to Srinagar for advanced treatment. The three injured were identified as Mudasir Ahmad Mir, 26, of Nutnoosa (serious); Ghulam Ahmad Tantray, 65, of Kachri; and Owais Ahmad, 10, of Hadipora.

All injured individuals were residents involved in the demolition work. They were initially treated at Sub-District Hospital Langate, with Mudasir Ahmad Mir later shifted to Srinagar for specialized treatment due to the severity of his injuries.