In the aftermath of the mosque blast that took place in the village of Ardha, Beed, on Sunday, March 30, local police have arrested two suspects. Following the incident, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) also arrived at the site and began its investigation. 
Late last night, ATS questioned the arrested suspects, Vijay Gavhane and Sriram Sagde, and initiated parallel inquiries to determine if there is any terrorism angle involved or if the blast was the result of a personal dispute or mischief.&nbsp;
Officially, the case remains under the jurisdiction of the local Crime Branch, which is currently investigating the matter. As part of their probe, the authorities are examining the suspects&rsquo; backgrounds, including their bank details and tracking their social media activities for any leads.
A significant development in the case emerged when a video surfaced, showing one of the accused holding a piece of gelatin.
Authorities are now investigating how the suspects acquired the gelatin, from whom they obtained it, and whether it was linked to the blast or part of a larger conspiracy.
Further interrogation is underway to uncover the number of people involved in the plot, their motives, and whether a wider network is&nbsp;at play.
The investigation is being closely monitored, with the Crime Branch working diligently to uncover all the facts surrounding the blast. The involvement of the ATS adds an additional layer of scrutiny, as they explore the possibility of terrorism or extremist activity in this incident.
As the investigation progresses, officials are focusing on all aspects, from the acquisition of materials like gelatin to the suspects&rsquo; potential affiliations and intentions. The case remains under intense scrutiny, with authorities determined to bring clarity to the situation and ensure justice is served.
&mdash;IANS

(Left) One of the blast suspects in police custody; blast site (right)

Suspects interrogated, investigation to cover terrorism angle too

ATS Joins Beed Mosque Blast Case Probe

Suspects interrogated, investigation to cover terrorism angle too

March 31, 2025 | 11:44 IST