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Kabul blast: Explosion reported near mosque in Afghanistan's capital, several injured

Pul-e-Khishti Mosque in Kabul was occupied with worshippers who had come gathered here for afternoon prayers.

Men raise an Islamic flag during celebrations of Nowruz, the Persian new year, as Taliban soldiers stand guard at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, March 21, 2022.  Image Source : APMen raise an Islamic flag during celebrations of Nowruz, the Persian new year, as Taliban soldiers stand guard at the Kart-e-Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, March 21, 2022. 

At least six people were injured in a blast that was reported near a mosque in Kabul on Wednesday afternoon. According to reports, the blast was reported at Pul-e-Khishti Mosque in the capital town of Afghanistan.

The mosque was occupied with worshippers who had gathered here for afternoon prayers. 

According to a statement issued by the Kabul security department, the blast took place after a hand grenade was thrown at worshippers at the mosque. Initial reports suggest that six people were wounded in the blast. 

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