KABUL: A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday, killing more than 50 people, three government officials said.
Najib Danish, a spokesman for the interior ministry, said more than 70 other people were injured in the attack.
“A suicide bomber detonated his explosives inside a wedding hall where religious scholars had gathered to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him),” Danish said.
There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the blast.
Read More: At least 20 killed in twin blasts on Kabul wrestling club
It is pertinent to mention here that at least 20 people had been killed including two Afghan journalists after twin blasts at a Kabul wrestling club, on September 5, that left another 70 wounded, officials said, in the latest assault on the capital.
An hour after a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the sports hall, a car packed with explosives detonated as journalists and security forces gathered at the scene, police spokesman Hashmat Stanikzai said.
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