Suicide blast at Kabul mosque kills 27, wounds 35

Kabul - Police cordoned off the area around the Baqirul Olum mosque in the west of the Afghan capital.

 A massive suicide blast at a mosque in Kabul killed at least 27 people on Monday and wounded 35 as worshippers gathered for a religious ceremony, officials said.
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"It was a suicide bomber who blew himself up among worshippers inside the mosque, killing 27 and wounding 35," senior police official Fridon Obaidi said.
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Police cordoned off the area around the Baqirul Olum mosque in the west of the Afghan capital.
"I was in the mosque, the people were offering prayers. Suddenly I heard a bang and windows broke. I had no idea what had happened. I rushed out screaming," Ali Jan told AFP.
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No group has yet claimed responsibility for Monday's blast.