Bus explosion in Afghanistan's Kabul kills 7, injures 20

An explosion in Kabul resulted in deaths of seven people and injuries to 20 ors, as reported by police, on Tuesday, reported Khaama Press. explosion occurred in Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood of Kabul, an area known to be home to marginalized Hazara Shia community. explosion took place in a bus carrying civilian passengers in Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul, and incident was reported on 'X' by Kabul police spokesman.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Zran said, "An explosion occurred in a caster car belonging to civilians in Dashte Barcha area of ​​Kabul city, unfortunately, 7 of our countrymen were martyred and 20 ors were injured. Security inspection teams have reached area, more details will be shared later."

Afghanistan Bus explosion

responsibility for attack was not immediately claimed by anyone, but an affiliate of Islamic State group has previously targeted Shiite schools, hospitals, and mosques in same area, reported AP.

In late October, an attack in Dashti Barchi was claimed by militant group, which resulted in deaths of at least four people and critical injuries to about seven ors. In a statement released through its news agency Aamaq, it was mentioned that group h "managed to leave a booby-trapped suitcase inside a Shiite garing place." In recent years, group has also launched attacks in or Shiite areas of Afghanistan. A campaign of violence has been waged by IS since Taliban assumed power in August 2021.