Explosion Rocks Handwara During Mosque Demolition, Three Injured.

What Happened. On June 16, 2025, during the demolition of an old mosque in the Kasheri area (Kachri, Langate) of Handwara ,a sub district of Kupwara, a suspicious object exploded unexpectedly. the incident took place while locals were dismantling the old structure to make way for a new mosque. Who Was Injured Three people sustained injuries: Mudasir Ahmad Mir (26, from Nutnoosa). Ghulam Ahmad Tantray (65, from Kachri). Owais Ahmad Lone (10, from Hadipora) . All were quickly taken to Sub District Hospital, Langate. Mudasir was later referred to Handwara’s Government Medical College for further treatment. Thankfully, all three are reportedly in stable condition. Security & Investigation Following the blast, security forces cordoned off the site, and police responded swiftly. Authorities described it as a "mysterious" or "suspicious" explosion and have launched an investigation to determine the cause, origin, and nature of the device.