Afghanistan: Suicide attack kills 8 in Kabul
Kabul, Mar 9 (IBNS): A suicide attack in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Friday left at least eight people killed, media reports said.
The incident left 22 others injured.
The blast occurred at a time when a gathering was taking place in Qala Nazar area of the city.
The blast occurred at about 11:20am in Qala Nazar area near participants of the 23rd death anniversary of Mazari. Second deputy chief executive officer Mohammad Mohaqqiq was addressing the event when the blast took place, reported Pajhwok Afghan News.
The suicide bomber detonated himself, triggering panic in the area.
Interior Ministry second deputy spokesman Nasrat Rahimi told Pajhwok Afghan News the bomber detonated explosives strapped to his body soon after he was recognized by security forces at the fourth security check point.
The blast occurred close to the gathering.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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