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2023 Pul-i-Khumri bombing
Part of Persecution of Shias by the Islamic State
Pul-i-Khumri is located in Afghanistan
Pul-i-Khumri
Pul-i-Khumri
Pul-i-Khumri (Afghanistan)
LocationImam Zaman Mosque, Pul-i-Khumri, Baghlan, Afghanistan
Date13 October 2023
TargetShia worshippers
Attack type
Suicide bombing
Deaths7
Injured17
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]

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References

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  1. ^ Radio Azadi, Radio Azadi. "Dead, Wounded In Afghan Mosque Blast During Friday Prayers". Radiofreeeurope/Radioliberty. Radio Azadi. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  2. ^ Stanikzai, Mujeeb Rahman Awrang. "Suicide Attack Targets Worshipers in Pol-e-Khomri, Death Toll 7, 17 Injured". tolonews.com. Tolo News. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Suicide Bombing at Shiite Mosque Kills 7 in Northern Afghanistan: Official". voanews.com. VOA News. Reuters. 13 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.

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