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Kabul Explosion: Deadly Blast Rocks Shahr-e-Naw Area

Times of India
January 19, 20263 days ago
Afghanistan explosion: Several killed after blast in Kabul’s Shahr

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An explosion in Kabul's Shahr-e-Naw area has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The blast occurred in a hotel on Gulfaroshi Street, near a Chinese restaurant. This incident took place in a typically secure district frequented by foreigners. Preliminary reports confirm casualties, with further details pending.

File photo of Kabul (Credit: AP) Several people were killed and many injured after a blast in Kabul’s Shahr-e-Naw area, Taliban's interior ministry said on Monday. "An explosion occurred in a hotel on Gulfaroshi Street in Shahr-e-Naw, the fourth district of Kabul city, causing casualties," Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said. As per local reports, the blast occurred infront of a Chinese restaurant. Spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani told Reuters, “According to preliminary reports, a number of people were killed and injured.” Shahr-e-Naw, home to many foreigners, is usually considered one of Kabul’s most secure areas.This is a developing story. Details to follow... End of Article

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    Kabul Explosion: Several Killed in Shahr Blast