January 18, 2026 06:27 am (IST)
Blast in Afghanistan kills 8
Kabul, may 9 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed in a blast at Parwan province of Afghanistan on Tuesday, media reports said.
According to reports, the provincial Uleman Council chief was also killed in the blast.
"The incident took place in the vicinity of Charikar city after explosives placed inside a Madrasa went off, leaving Mawlavi Abdul Rahim Shah Hanafi and seven students dead," Khaama Press reported.
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
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