23-11-2024 06:59 PM Jerusalem Timing

At least 15 People, Including Afghan MP Killed in Suicide Attack

At least 15 People, Including Afghan MP Killed in Suicide Attack

At least 15 people, including an Afghan MP were killed Sunday in a suicide attack on a funeral procession in northeast Afghanistan, a provincial governor said.

At least 15 people, including an Afghan MP were killed Sunday in a suicide attack on a funeral procession in northeast Afghanistan, a provincial governor said.
  
AFP quoted governor of Takhar Abdul Jaber Taqwa as saying that "in a funeral ceremony this afternoon a suicide attacker targeted the gathering, killing 15 people including Abdul Mutalib, a member of parliament from Takhar.”

"I was also invited to this ceremony but I didn't go. The target was either
me or the MP," he explained.

Takhar police chief, General Khair Mohammad Temor, confirmed the attack stating that “a suicide attacker wearing a suicide vest attacked a funeral procession in Taluqan city in Takhar.”

As a result at least ten people were killed and 38 others were wounded.

They have been taken to hospital. The toll may increase.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility.