26 dead, 18 wounded in bomb blast near Afghan capital shrine

At least 26 people have been killed after Daesh terrorists carried out a bomb attack near a shrine in the Afghan capital of Kabul where people had gathered to celebrate Nowruz marking the start of the Persian New Year.

The blast occurred in Kabul’s Karte Sakhi area close to the Ali Abad hospital and Kabul University on Wednesday.

The Afghan Interior Ministry said at least 26 people had been killed and 18 injured in the attack.

Reports said many of those killed were Shia and the casualty toll could still rise.

The bomber reportedly walked toward the Sakhi shrine and blew up his explosives when identified by the police.

The Daesh terror group claimed responsibility for the attack.