Officials: Suspected Perpetrators of Recent Kabul Blasts were Killed

At least six members of Daesh were killed in a night raid conducted in PD 8 of capital Kabul, a spokesman for the Islamic Emirate said on Saturday.

 

Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement that the individuals have been involved in attacks on Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque, Kaaj educational center and other areas, in which civilians have been targeted.

 

“Two members of Daesh were arrested in the west of Kabul yesterday (Friday), and then a Daesh hideout was discovered and was raided in PD8 of Kabul city. As a result, six Daesh affiliates were killed, and the grenades, explosives materials and a vehicle were seized,” he said.

 

On September 23, at least seven people were killed and more than 40 were wounded in a blast near a mosque in Wazir Akbar Khan, which is known as the Green Zone, containing embassies and diplomatic missions.

 

The Ministry of Interior confirmed the death of 25 people in the attack on Kaaj educational center. More than 30 people were wounded, according to the ministry.