World / Afghanistan Kabul bomb exploded Shia-dominated area ninteen people died others injured

Zoom News : Sep 30, 2022, 01:12 PM
Afghanistan | A bomb exploded early Friday in a Shia-dominated area in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. 19 people died and 27 others were injured due to its grip. Taliban-appointed spokesman Khalid Zadran said the blast occurred Friday morning in the Dashti Barchi area. The region is mostly inhabited by the minority Shia community of Afghanistan. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.

According to reports, a suicide bomber blew himself up at an education center in Dashti Barchi area. Most of the dead and injured are high school students and girls. These children were preparing for the university entrance exam here. It is known as Kaj Higher Education Center, which prepares children for college entrance exam.

'Shameful to target a room full of students'

Karen Decker, the US in charge of Afghanistan, tweeted condemning the attack. “It is shameful to target a room full of students who are taking exams. All students have the right to study peacefully and without any fear. We wish the victims a speedy recovery and express our condolences to the families of the deceased.

Recently there was an explosion near the mosque

There have been several such attacks since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan a year ago. On the 23rd of this month, a car bomb exploded near a mosque in Kabul, killing seven people and injuring 41 others, including several children. Black smoke enveloped the sky after the explosion in the diplomatic area of ​​the city and during this several minutes of gunshots were heard. A vehicle laden with explosives was parked on the side of the road near the mosque and it was detonated when the worshipers were coming out of the mosque after Friday prayers.

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