| 2023 Pul-i-Khumri bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of Persecution of Shias by the Islamic State | |
  Pul-i-Khumri Pul-i-Khumri (Afghanistan) | |
| Location | Imam Zaman Mosque, Pul-i-Khumri, Baghlan, Afghanistan |
| Date | 13 October 2023 |
| Target | Shia worshippers |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 7 |
| Injured | 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]
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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
References
- ^ Radio Azadi, Radio Azadi. "Dead, Wounded In Afghan Mosque Blast During Friday Prayers". Radiofreeeurope/Radioliberty. Radio Azadi. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Stanikzai, Mujeeb Rahman Awrang. "Suicide Attack Targets Worshipers in Pol-e-Khomri, Death Toll 7, 17 Injured". tolonews.com. Tolo News. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Suicide Bombing at Shiite Mosque Kills 7 in Northern Afghanistan: Official". voanews.com. VOA News. Reuters. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
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