SRINAGAR: At least three people were injured after an explosion occurred during the reconstruction work of a mosque in the Kasheri area of Handwara in north Kashmir on Sunday morning.
The incident took place while locals were dismantling the old structure to make way for a new one.
The explosion occurred unexpectedly during the demolition activity, injuring three individuals. They were shifted to a nearby health facility, where their condition is stated to be stable.
The injured have been identified as Mudasir Ahmad Mir of Nutnoosa, Ghulam Ahmad Tantray of Kachri, and Owais Ahmad of Hadipora.
Soon after the incident, security forces reached the spot and cordoned off the area. A police team is currently investigating the nature and source of the explosion.
Superintendent of Police Handwara told KNO that the cause of the explosion is being ascertained and further investigation is underway. (KNO)
