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ISIS releases identity of Kabul wedding hall bomber as Abu Asim Al-Pakistani

Afghan Voice Agency(AVA) , 18 Aug 2019 - 15:22

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing in West of Kabul city.



The group issued a statement in Arabic that the attack was carried out by ISIS suicide bomber Abu Asim Al-Pakistani.
The statement further added that the attack targeted a gathering of Mushrikeens, referring to victims as non-believers.
Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior said the explosion took place at around 10:40 pm local time inside Hotel Shahr-e Dubai in 6th district of the city.
Rahimi further added that a suicide bomber detonated his explosives among the guests of a wedding, killing at least 63 people.
According to security officials, the attack killed 63 people and wounded at least 182 others.
 


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