World / Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Gurdwara in Kabul

The Islamic State on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the attack on a Gurdwara in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, according to the SITE intelligence group. Officials said one child had been killed and 15 others were injured. Up to 200 people were believed to be trapped as armed men and suicide bombers attacked the Gurdwara, an Afghan MP said.

The New Indian Express : Mar 25, 2020, 05:06 PM
KABUL: The Islamic State group has claimed an attack on a Gurudwara in central Kabul, according to the SITE intelligence group, in the latest assault by the extremist outfit targeting a minority group in Afghanistan.

IS said its fighters were currently carrying out an attack on the temple, according to a statement released by SITE, which monitors jihadist networks worldwide.