27 killed as blast hits Shia mosque in Kabul

At least 27 people were killed and dozens injured after a suicide bomber on Monday triggered a powerful explosion at a Shiite mosque in the Afghan capital, Pajhwok News agency said.

Kabul, Nov 21: At least 27 people were killed and dozens injured after a suicide bomber on Monday triggered a powerful explosion at a Shiite mosque in the Afghan capital, Pajhwok News agency said.

The explosion was heard in the Dar-ul-Aman area of the city hours after a blast rocked the Bagrami district, Khaama Press reported.

The type of explosion was not clear yet and there were no reports on the number of casualties.

IANS