Afghanistan: 3 killed, more than 72 others wounded in Nangarhar mosque blast
Dushanbe, 11.06.2016. /NIAT “Khovar”/. At least three Afghan civilians were killed and more than 72 others wounded on Friday after a bomb went off during a Friday prayers in eastern Nangarhar province, local media reported quoting the provincial government spokesman.
An improvised explosive device planted inside a mosque in Hissarrak locality, Rodat district went off at around 01:30 p.m. local time, causing three killed and 72 injured, Attaullah Khoagyani said.
The casualties were shifted to nearby hospitals and several injured were transported by ambulances and police vehicles to provincial capital hospital.
The number of casualties may go up as many of the wounded remained in critical conditions, he added.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
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