Kabul blast: Death toll rises to 22, at least 119 injured

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ANI Kabul [Afghanistan]
Last Updated : Mar 02 2017 | 12:42 PM IST

The death toll in the explosion that took place in Kabul's Arzan Qeemat region, a day before, has risen to 22 with at least 119 people injured, according to the local officials.

According to reports, the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack in different parts of Kabul including a police headquarters in the western part of the city, wounding several people.

Reportedly, suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle next to the police station and near a military training centre.

The latest attack comes a month after a suicide bomber killed at least 20 people outside the Supreme Court in Kabul.

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First Published: Mar 02 2017 | 12:38 PM IST

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