In a devastating incident that shook the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Tuesday, a bus explosion in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood has claimed the lives of seven individuals and left 20 others severely injured, according to the city’s police authorities.
The bus, carrying civilian passengers, was torn apart by the powerful explosion, sending shockwaves through the historically oppressed Shiite Hazara community enclave of Dasht-e-Barchi.
Kabul’s police spokesman, Khalid Zadran, conveyed this grim news through a social media post, expressing his condolences for the victims and their families.
Local security personnel swiftly arrived at the scene, initiating an extensive investigation to determine the cause of the explosion and to ensure the safety of the affected residents.
