At least 15 people were killed and 20 have been wounded after an explosion tore through a religious school during prayer time in northern Afghanistan.
KABUL, Afghanistan — A blast tore through a religious school during prayer time in the northern Afghan province of Samangan on Wednesday, killing 15 people, a provincial spokesperson said.
At least 20 people were also wounded in the explosion in the provincial capital of Aybak, Emdadullah Muhajir, spokesperson for Samangan’s provincial government, added. “A blast took place around 12:45 p.m. inside Jahdia Madrassa in the center of city. Lots of boys are studying at this madrassa,” he said.Interior ministry spokesperson Abdul Nafi Takor confirmed the blast but put the death toll so far at 10 with more injured.
“Our detective and security forces are working to identify the perpetrators of this unforgivable crime and bring them to justice,” Takor said.say they are focused on securing the war-torn nation since taking over the country last year. But several attacks, including at mosques, have taken place in recent months, some of which have been claimed by the Islamic State.
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