GHAZNI, Afghanistan, July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least two people were killed and 20 others sustained injuries, as a mine planted by militants on a mosque, in the eastern Ghazni province, went off Friday, provincial government spokesman, Aref Nuri, said today (Saturday).
The bloody blast, according to the official, happened Friday evening, when the worshippers were inside the mosque, in Ghazni city, killing two persons on the spot, and injuring 20 others, some in critical condition.
All the victims were civilians, the official further said.
Although, no group has claimed responsibility, the locals don’t rule out the involvement of militant groups, saying, the Taliban or the rival Islamic State outfit “could be behind the terrorist attack, as both the groups had claimed responsibility for such bombings in mosques, in the past.– NNN-AGENCIES
