Explosion in Kabul’s Pul-e-Khashti Mosque; Six worshipers were wounded

Security officials in Kabul say several people were injured when a hand grenade was thrown at the Pul-e-Khashti mosque.

Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said the incident was the result of a hand grenade thrown at worshipers at the Pul-e-Khashti Mosque.

He said that as a result of this incident, 6 worshipers were injured.

Witnesses to the incident, meanwhile, said the blast occurred as worshipers were performing noon prayers.

A Kabul police spokesman said one person had been arrested in connection with the incident and was being questioned.

However, no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack.