At least 15 individuals have been killed and not less than 20 others injured after a bomb blast hit a non secular faculty in northern Afghanistan, a neighborhood official has stated.
The blast occurred at round 12.45pm native time in Samangan’s provincial capital Aybak, inside a madrasa, a spokesperson for the provincial authorities stated.
Emdadullah Muhajir added that “lots of boys” examine on the madrasa.
It was not instantly clear who was behind the blast.
The Taliban say they’re targeted on securing the war-torn nation since taking on the nation final 12 months, nonetheless, a number of assaults, together with at mosques, have taken place in latest months, a few of which have been claimed by the Islamic State group (IS).
A resident of the town who heard the explosion advised The Associated Press that the explosion went off at across the time of afternoon prayers on the Al Jihad Madrasa.
An investigation has begun.
Interior ministry spokesperson Abdul Nafi Takor confirmed the blast however put the variety of individuals killed at 10 thus far, with extra injured.
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Mr Takor stated: “Our detective and security forces are working to identify the perpetrators of this unforgivable crime and bring them to justice”.
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IS has carried out bombings focusing on Afghanistan’s Shia Muslim minority particularly, however has additionally focused Sunni mosques and madrasas, particularly ones linked to the Taliban.
The Taliban and IS each adhere to a hard-line ideology however are bitter rivals.
Samangan province has a majority inhabitants of ethnic Uzbeks.
Source: information.sky.com”