A massive fire completely damaged Jamia Masjid in the Drass area of Kargil on Wednesday evening, according to media reports. The fire was later doused with the help of the Indian Army, police and fire and emergency department. However, it caused massive damage to the Masjid.

In visuals, the fire appears to have engulfed the entire compound and the building at the Jamia Masjid in Kargil's Drass.

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