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Afghanistan: Child injured in an explosion near Sikh crematorium in Kabul

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Afghanistan: Child injured in an explosion near Sikh crematorium in Kabul
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A child injured after an explosion took place near a Sikh crematorium in Kabul on Thursday. The explosive device disrupted the funeral services for 25 members of the Sikh minority community who were killed by the Islamic State group on Wednesday. The explosion took place near to the Sikh cremation in Kabul, the Pajhwok Afghan News quoted police personnel as saying. publive-image It also stated that a child was injured in a blast that also disrupted the funeral services for the victims of the Kabul Gurdwara attack. The explosion was the second assault on the minority community in as many days.
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Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the mines are planted outside Gurdwara

Meanwhile, (DSGMC) President Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday took to Twitter and wrote: "Breaking: Gurdwara Sahib in Kabul once again under siege. The terrorists had planted mines outside Gurdwara Sahib while the Sangat is trapped inside. Army has been called to detonate the mines. Sikhs are made to face such horrendous situation in Afghanistan." https://twitter.com/mssirsa/status/1243380995769774081 Earlier on Thursday, Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said in a tweet: "Aggrieved at the ghastly Kabul Gurdwara Attack, had urged EAM Dr. S Jaishankar ji to ensure the speedy arrival of the bodies of ill-fated Indian pilgrims. Just learned that the process for repatriation is on and the mortal remains will be airlifted once the formalities are completed." Also Read | Kabul gurdwara attack an outrage against humanity: Parkash Singh Badal As per the report, the Afghan government has blamed the dreaded Haqqani group for the attack. The Pakistan-based Haqqani group has been designated by the US as a banned terror outfit. It has conducted several deadly attacks inside Afghanistan. -PTC News-
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