November 23, 2024 20:36 (IST)
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Kabul, June 10 (IBNS) At least three people were killed and more than 30 others were injured in a blast during Jumma prayer in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on Friday, media reports said.
The incident occurred at around 1:30pm during Jumma prayer, when explosives--placed in Mihrab of the mosque-- went off in the Mazina area of Rodat district, the gubernatorial spokesman, Ataullah Khogyani told Pajhwok Afghan News.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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