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Taliban disclaims deadly mosque attack in Parwan province
[Khaama (Afghanistan)] The Taliban  ...mindless ferocity in a turban...group has claimed that the attack on a mosque in Parwan has killed at least 9 people and maimed more than 10 others. Zabiullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Taliban group, issued a statement claiming that the security forces stormed the mosque in Khala Zayi area of Charikar city earlier tonight. Meanwhile, ...back at the revival hall, the congregants were being herded into the paddy wagon... the security sources say the area where the attack has place is under the control of Talibs. A source in Parwan Police Headquarters confirmed that the button men attacked the mosque in Charikar city earlier tonight, killing 7 and wounding at least 12 others. No individual or group has so far grabbed credit for the attack. Related: Zabiullah Mujahid: 2020-05-13 Taliban reacts to attack in West of Kabul city, targeting a hospital Zabiullah Mujahid: 2020-05-04 US military warns Taliban: ‘There will be responses if violence cannot be reduced’ Zabiullah Mujahid: 2020-04-15 Taliban Denies 'Charter' Document Related: Charikar: 2019-09-25 Afghan SF kill/arrest 23 ISIS & Taliban in various provinces Charikar: 2019-09-19 Taliban Must Demonstrate Commitment To Peace: Pompeo Charikar: 2019-09-18 Suicide attack in Kabul city kills 22 civilians, injures 38 others, Taliban claim it Posted by: Fred 2020-05-20 |
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