Afghanistan: 4 dead in a blast near Kabul University

Kabul, July 19: A massive blast near Kabul University in Afghanistan's capital city left at least four dead and many injured on Friday morning, said reports.

"4 people have been martyred (killed), & 16 more wounded, as a result of today's explosion in Kabul," tweeted health ministry spokesman Wahidullah Mayar

No terrorist group has yet claimed responsibility. A student at the university campus said the explosion happened when a number of students were waiting near the campus gate to attend an exam, reports Reuters.

On May 27, a magnetic improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeted a bus of the employees of the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs in Kabul city's PD2 in Afghanistan.

On Feb 19, a blast in Afghanistan's Laghman province left at least six people dead. The explosion was reportedly a Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast which took place in Qarghaee district.