Afghanistan: Blast hits Samangan seminary, 10 students die
Kabul: At least 10 students died as a blast hit Al-Jihadi seminary in the provincial capital of Samangan in Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
The Ministry of Interior’s spokesperson, Abdul Nafi Takor, tweeted that 10 students were killed and dozens more were injured as a result of the explosion on Wednesday afternoon, November 30, reports Khaama Press.
According to the Interior Ministry official, the explosion took place in Aybak city, the central district of Samangan province, inside a religious school called Al-Jihadi.
Country's Taliban forces have started to find those behind the blast.
Local sources told Khaama Press that the explosion targeted the worshipers and the detonation took place in time for noon prayer in the Bandar Street of Aybak city in Samangan province.
No group has claimed responsibility for the incident so far.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
WikiLeaks cables claim Iran leadership contender Mojtaba Khamenei underwent fertility treatment
Tehran/IBNS: Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Ali Khamenei, is widely seen as a leading contender to succeed his father after the cleric was reportedly killed in a Tehran strike carried out by United States and Israel, media reports said.
China eases tariffs on Canadian canola, seafood as Canada expands EV quota
Ottawa: China has suspended and reduced tariffs on key Canadian agricultural and seafood exports, while Canada has eased trade restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles and certain steel and aluminum products.
Canada backs Iran strikes 'with regret', urges de-escalation: Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada supports US-Israeli strikes on Iran "with some regret", framing the conflict as a stark illustration of a fracturing international order.
Indo-American student among 3 killed in Texas bar shooting; FBI probes possible terror link
New details have emerged in the deadly shooting at a crowded bar in Austin, Texas, that left three people dead, including 21-year-old Indian-American student Savitha Shan, media reports said.
Latest News
WikiLeaks cables claim Iran leadership contender Mojtaba Khamenei underwent fertility treatment
End of an era! Bihar's 'Susashan Babu' Nitish Kumar announces exit as CM, set for Rajya Sabha debut
‘Baseless’: India rejects claims US used its ports to strike Iran
China eases tariffs on Canadian canola, seafood as Canada expands EV quota