KHOST, Afghanistan, Oct 7 (Asia Free Press): At least one person has been confirmed dead and 17 other wounded in an explosion near a religious school in Khost city, capital of eastern Khost province, officials said.
“The blast took place in Mazharul Alum Madrasa (Mazharul Alum religious school) late Wednesday, leaving one learner dead and injuring 17 others.” Xinhua quoted the official, Mawlawi Mohammad Sabir Sabari as saying
He said that a student was busy in dismantling a mine when the device exploded and inflicted the casualties, adding that the injured were in stable condition.
