Deadly blast rocks mosque in northern Afghanistan, leaving 15 dead and 50 injured
A devastating explosion occurred inside a mosque in Faizabad, the capital city of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people and injuring 50 others. The blast took place during condolence prayers being held by Taliban officials for a recently slain deputy governor. The incident follows the killing of Mawlawi Nisar Ahmad Ahmadi, the deputy governor of Badakhshan, and his driver in a separate blast earlier this week.
Local hospital authorities have confirmed the casualty figures, with most of the victims being transported to the healthcare facility for treatment. While no group has claimed immediate responsibility for the attack, Daesh/ISIS has previously targeted Taliban leaders and Afghan religious figures, carrying out numerous attacks on mosques across the country.
The situation is still developing, and further updates may provide more insight into the incident and any potential perpetrators involved.
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