61 killed in Kabul blast, ISIS claims responsibility

Kabul: At least 61 people have lost their lives and several wounded in an explosion on Saturday where about 100 Shia Hazaras were protesting, said officials.

Injured were rushed to the nearby hospitals.

“The nature of the blast was not immediately clear,” said Fraidoon Obaidi, chief of Kabul's Criminal Investigation Department.

Officials, however, confirmed three suicide bombers at Kabul rally.

“I was in the crowd of protesters when a loud bang occurred nearby. Many people have been killed or injured -- I am in deep shock,” said protest organiser Jawad Naji.

ISIS has claimed the responsibility of the dreadful attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemns the terror attack on Twitter.

Strongly condemn dastardly terror attack on innocent civilians in Kabul. Sincerely condole loss of lives & injuries in senseless violence.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2016

India stands with Afghanistan in resolutely opposing all forms of terrorism.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2016

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