Blast at Kabul mosque, casualties feared

Kabul: A strong blast hit a Shiite mosque in Kabul on Monday as worshippers gathered there for a religious ceremony, officials said, with casualties feared.

“A blast was reported at around 1230 in police district 6 of Kabul, we are still gathering the details,” interior ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said.

Officials said the attack took place at the Baqir Olum mosque in the western part of the city.

At least 15 wounded were taken to hospitals, the health ministry said.