2023 Pul-i-Khumri bombing explained

2023 Pul-i-Khumri bombing
Date:13 October 2023
Partof:Persecution of Shias by the Islamic State
Location:Imam Zaman Mosque, Pul-i-Khumri, Baghlan, Afghanistan
Target:Shia worshippers
Type:Suicide bombing
Fatalities:7
Injuries:17
Perpetrators: Islamic State – Khorasan Province

On 13 October 2023, a suicide bombing occurred at Shia Imam Zaman Mosque in Pul-i-Khumri, Baghlan, Afghanistan. More than 7 people were killed, and 15 wounded due to the attack.[1]

Explosion

During the Friday prayers, a bomb blast in Imam Zaman mosque. Some of the injuries were treated at Pul-i-Khumri Hospital, while others were transferred to Kunduz hospital for treatment.[2] ISIS–K claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the attacker as "Sayfullah al-Muwahhid".[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Radio Azadi . Radio Azadi . Dead, Wounded In Afghan Mosque Blast During Friday Prayers . Radiofreeeurope/Radioliberty . Radio Azadi . 14 October 2023 . 14 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014033240/https://www.rferl.org/a/afghanistan-mosque-bombing-friday-prayers/32636187.html . live .
  2. Web site: Stanikzai . Mujeeb Rahman Awrang . Suicide Attack Targets Worshipers in Pol-e-Khomri, Death Toll 7, 17 Injured . tolonews.com . Tolo News . 14 October 2023 . 14 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014075733/https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-185521 . live .
  3. Web site: Reuters . Suicide Bombing at Shiite Mosque Kills 7 in Northern Afghanistan: Official . voanews.com . 13 October 2023 . VOA News . 14 October 2023 . 14 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014013028/https://www.voanews.com/a/suicide-bombing-at-shi-ite-mosque-kills-7-in-northern-afghanistan-official/7310189.html . live .