Powerful Blast At Mosque in Afghanistan Kills Over 60 During Prayer, More than 30 Injured!

In a shocking and tragic case, at least 62 people have been killed and dozens injured after a bomb explosion took place during Friday prayers at a mosque in Afghanistan.

According to eyewitness, the force of the blast was so bad that it destroyed the high and huge building's roof. The mosque is situated in the district of Haska Mina, which is about 50km (30 miles) from the provincial capital Jalalabad.

As per the CNN report, violence has increased in Afghanistan ahead of the presidential election last month. 

Meanwhile, Attaullah Khogyani, the provincial governor's spokesman, told BBC that the 62 people have been killed in the attack while 36 and more have been injured and all were worshippers. Also, a number of explosives are believed to have been used.

While speaking to media, local police officer Tezab Khan said he could heard the sound of the Mullah preaching but suddenly was went quite after a loud noise. "When I arrived on the scene, people were trying to bring out the bodies and injured who were stuck under the fallen roof," he said. 

It is not clear who carried out the attack and how many people are involved in it. Further details are awaited in this matter.

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