Blast at Kabul mosque in pictures: Top Islamic cleric among at least 20 dead

An explosion at a mosque in Aghanistan's capital city, Kabul, killed at least 20 people. The blast reportedly happened in

Updated on Aug 18, 2022 12:30 PM IST 5 Photos

The blast has killed at least 20 people and injured 40 more.(ANI)

As per the reports, prominent Shia cleric Amir Mohammad Kabuli was also killed by the blast that happened in the Khair Khana area of the mosque. 

Taliban has not issues any statement on the killings so far and neither has any terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack yet.(Twitter)

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There have been reports of several blasts in Afghanistan. Last week, two more blasts had happened in Kabul for which Islamic State had claimed the responsibility.(Twitter)

Mourners carry the body of a victim of the mosque bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan.(AP)

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