December 12, 2024 08:30 (IST)
Afghanistan: Casualties feared as clash takes place during Taliban leader's funeral
Kabul, July 23 (IBNS): At least nine people are feared dead following a clash at a Taliban leader's funeral which took place on Saturday in Afghanistan's Parwan province, reports said.
People had gathered to pay their tributes to Mullah Shakoor, a Taliban leader, who was reportedly killed in a mine explosion last week, Khaama Press reported.
The number of casualties is yet to be confirmed by the local government authorities.
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