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Explosion reported at school in Afghan capital Kabul

Explosion reported at school in Afghan capital Kabul

Summary

An explosion occurred at a school in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul, Afghanistan, injuring several students. The blast, believed to be caused by a hand grenade, happened around the end of the school day, and some injured students were taken to a local hospital. Details about the cause and the number of casualties are still unclear.

Key Facts

  • The explosion happened at "Shama-e Hidayat," a private school in the Mahdia neighborhood of Kabul.
  • The blast occurred around 4:30 pm local time (12:00 pm GMT) on a Monday.
  • Several students were injured, with many taken to Alami Hospital.
  • The cause is reportedly a hand grenade explosion, but this is not yet confirmed.
  • It is unknown if there were any deaths from the explosion.
  • Dasht-e-Barchi is mainly inhabited by the Hazara minority group.
  • ISIS-K, a group linked to ISIL, has previously attacked the Hazara community and other minorities in Afghanistan.
  • Government officials have not yet made an official comment on the incident.
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