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Jamia Masjid in Kargil's Drass ‘completely damaged’ in massive fire

The fire was later doused with the help of the Indian Army, police and fire and emergency department.

Updated on: Nov 16, 2022, 21:24:09 IST
By , New Delhi
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A massive fire completely damaged Jamia Masjid in the Drass area of Kargil on Wednesday evening, news agency ANI reported. The fire was later doused with the help of the Indian Army, police and fire and emergency department. However, it caused a massive damage to the Masjid.

Massive fire breaks out at Jamia Masjid in Drass area of Kargil. (ANI)
Massive fire breaks out at Jamia Masjid in Drass area of Kargil. (ANI)

An official told the news agency KNO that the fire erupted from the “Hamam” and soon engulfed the entire Qadeem Hanfiya Jamia masjid Shareef.

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