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Dozens in Kabul Blast

Published: 04 Jun 2017 - 10:55 am | Last Updated: 10 Nov 2021 - 06:13 am
Smoke rises from the site of a suicide attack after a blast in Kabul

Smoke rises from the site of a suicide attack after a blast in Kabul

QNA

 

Kabul,  At least three consecutive explosions were heard in the Afghan capital Kabul city few minutes earlier with the preliminary reports suggesting the incident has taken place in Badambagh area where the son of

Senate House deputy chairman s burial ceremony was underway, KHAAMA Press reported.


At least 20 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded after the explosions occurred at the funeral ceremony of a protester in the Afghan capital Kabul, an official said.


Another 35 people were wounded in Saturday's attack during the burial ceremony of the son of Senator Mohammad Alam Izdyar.


The deaths on Saturday come after a huge blast on Wednesday that killed at least 90 people in Kabul.