A grenade that exploded throughout a match at Afghanistan’s foremost cricket stadium killed two spectators, police stated Saturday, a day after the blast.
On the time of the explosion, tons of of individuals have been on the home T20 league match on the Kabul Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
When contacted after the blast, Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran stated it was brought on by a grenade, however didn’t supply any particulars on casualties.
Nasseb Khan, the chief government of Afghanistan Cricket Board, had tweeted that 4 spectators have been wounded within the explosion.
On Saturday, Zadran stated the blast had killed two spectators.
“One died on the spot whereas the opposite succumbed later to his accidents,” he advised AFP.
Whereas ranges of violence in Afghanistan have fallen for the reason that Taliban’s takeover in August final yr, the Islamic State group has carried out a number of bombings and gun assaults in current months.
No group has thus far claimed Friday’s blast on the stadium.
This yr’s version of the Shpageeza Cricket League — its eighth season — is the primary such match for the reason that Taliban seized energy.
Its eight groups have many gamers from the nation’s nationwide group.
Cricket is a well-liked sport in Afghanistan, with lots of its gamers gaining worldwide recognition.
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