Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Mosque Explosion in Northern Afghanistan
The militant group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an explosion that occurred inside a mosque in northern Afghanistan. The blast took place on Thursday during the funeral of the Taliban’s provincial deputy governor, who was killed in an attack earlier in the week. According to officials, the explosion resulted in the death of at least 11 people. Islamic State issued a statement taking responsibility for the attack. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced in Afghanistan and the volatile nature of the region.
13 killed, 50 injured in mosque blast in northern Afghanistan
A blast inside a mosque in Afghanistan’s northern province killed at least 13 people and injured 50 others on Thursday.
The blast occurred at a mosque in Faizabad, the capital city of Badakhshan province, where Taliban officials had gathered for condolence prayers for a slain deputy governor, who was also killed in the blast on Wednesday, according tolocal officials.
A local hospital administration confirmed the casualty figures and stated that the dead and injured were mostly moved to the health facility..
Earlier, Moazuddin Ahmadi, a local Taliban official, also confirmed the explosion, saying it was not clear if there were any casualties.
Mawlawi Nisar Ahmad Ahmadi, the deputy governor of Badakhshan, and his driver were killed in a blast in Faizabad on Tuesday.
