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There is news of a massive explosion in a crowded market in Kandahar city of Afghanistan. The explosion was so terrible that at least 30 people are feared dead. Afghan government spokesman Abdul Mateen Kani said in a statement that the cause of the explosion was not yet known. Afghan officials say the blast occurred at a bank in a busy market.
According to the information, the staff of Mirwaiz Hospital of Kandahar city said that 30 dead bodies have been brought to the hospital, a large number of injured people are also reaching the hospital. The condition of many of them is critical. However, it is not yet clear how many people have died. Initial investigation has revealed that the blast occurred near the Kabul Bank branch at around 8 am on Thursday morning. This attack has taken place at a time when tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan is increasing.
Case of attack on Taliban soldiers
Initial reports said that the motive behind the attack was to target Taliban militants. Reports say at least 8 Taliban personnel were injured. So far no group or organization has claimed responsibility for the attack. Officials said that the incident site has been sealed and movement has been strictly prohibited. The system will become normal after the investigation is completed.
Fear of suicide attack
According to a media report, local government spokesperson Mawlawi Mahmood Azam has given information about the explosion. It is believed that some people have also died in this blast. He further said that specific information will be given after the completion of the investigation. So some eyewitnesses of this incident say that it was a suicide attack. At the time of the attack, the accused blew himself up with a bomb. People were standing in line near the bank at the time of the incident.