KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – The death toll of a suicide bomb explosion, which struck a wedding hall in the Afghan capital Kabul, has risen to 80, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
The latest figures, released by the health authorities, found several wounded on Saturday night’s attack have succumbed to their injuries, bringing the death toll to 80.
Earlier, the Afghan Interior Ministry announced that, 63 people were killed and 182 others wounded, when a suicide bomber detonated his suicide vest at the hall, packed with guests.
Most of the wounded sustained serious injuries by flying shrapnel, used in the suicide bomb jacket.
The Daesh terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack.– NNN-XINHUA
