- At least 20 people have been killed in three explosions near the funeral of a victim of violence just a day earlier
- Three suicide bombers reportedly detonated their explosives
- Taliban has denied responsibility
- Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack
- A suicide car blast rocked Kabul on Wednesday, killing 80 and injuring 350
Three Suicide Bombers Detonated Explosives
In a televised address, Afghanistan CEO confirmed that three suicide bombers detonated explosives at the funeral site of senator's son Mohammad Alam Izdyar, reported TOLONews.
Abdullah was present in the funeral site at the time of the blast.
Gunfire Reported Near Emergency Hospital
A local news organisation reported gunfire near Emergency Hospital in Kabul, where those injured by the three explosions at a funeral have been taken to.
Gunfire reported from areas close to Emergency Hospital in Kabul, reported TOLONews.
Taliban Denies Role
The Afghan Taliban, which has been responsible for many such attacks in the past, swiftly denied any role in the blasts and instead blamed the government and rival groups for the attack.
Afghan CEO Safe After Blast
The Chief Executive Dr Abdullah’s official handle tweeted informing that he was safe and was not harmed by the explosions at the funeral ceremony of a senator’s son in Kabul.