Blast at Beed Mosque Triggered by Gelatin Sticks; No Casualties, Two Arrested

A blast due to gelatin sticks rattled a mosque in Beed district, Maharashtra, early yesterday morning. Luckily, no injuries were reported, but the blast damaged the interior of the mosque, police officials said.

The incident took place at around 2:30 am in the village of Ardha Masla, falling under Georai tehsil. Preliminary investigations show that a person entered the mosque from the rear and planted the gelatin sticks, which detonated.

Following the explosion, the head of the village immediately alerted the Talawada police at around 4 am, which resulted in an immediate police response. Heavy security was deployed in the region to prevent any escalation of tensions within the village. Two individuals involved in the incident have been arrested by the authorities.

Beed Superintendent of Police (SP) Navneet Kanwat said that a case has been registered against the suspects. "We are investigating the incident thoroughly. We will take strict legal action against the culprits," he said.

Senior officials, including SP Kanwat, rushed to the spot when the police heard about the blast. A Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and a forensic team were also dispatched to probe and collect crucial evidence.

The blast resulted in significant destruction to the interior of the mosque, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Authorities requested the public to remain calm and not spread rumors that would lead to destabilization.

SP Kanwat also appealed to the people to assist the police in maintaining peace and order, stating, "We are asking everyone to cooperate with us to maintain harmony. Any move to destroy this through misinformation will be dealt with in accordance with the law."

The police are also pursuing the matter and attempting to establish what could have led to the incident. They are interviewing those arrested in an attempt to know how they relate and whether or not there is a grand design at play.

Security in the area has also been boosted, with additional officers stationed at key points to prevent further issues from occurring, as reported.