Afghanistan: Death toll from explosion at school in Khost reaches 7
The death toll from an explosion at a religious school in the eastern Afghan province of Khost has risen to seven, Sputnik reported citing a security source.
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The death toll from an explosion at a religious school in the eastern Afghan province of Khost has risen to seven, Sputnik reported citing a security source. The incident also left more than 15 people injured.
According to the report, a hand grenade exploded at the school. On Sunday, another explosion occurred near Eid Gah mosque in Kabul.
A source in the Taliban told Sputnik that 12 people were killed in the explosion, while 32 were injured. Three people were arrested in connection with the attack, according to a spokesman for the interim government.
The Islamic State has taken responsibility for the explosion. (ANI)
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