02 Sep 2024 | 05:22 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Suicide bombing kills at least six people, wounds 13 others in Qala-e-Bakhtiar area of Kabul Sept. 2 /update 1
Suicide bombing kills at least six in Qala-e-Bakhtiar area of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 2; lingering increased security, disruptions likely.
Police in Kabul have asserted that a suicide bombing killed at least six people and wounded at least 13 others in the Qala-e-Bakhtiar area of the capital's Police District 6 (PD6) on Sept. 2. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which reportedly occurred near the Taliban-run Attorney General's office. However, some sources have attributed the attack to the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) militant group and reported higher casualty numbers than those announced by the Kabul Police Command. Officials have opened an investigation into the bombing and may provide updates over the short term.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence near the scene of the attack over the coming hours. Transport and business disruptions may affect locations subject to increased security. Similar attacks cannot be ruled out in Kabul over the coming days.
Avoid the scene of the suicide bombing until authorities conclude their investigative work in the vicinity and vacate the area. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities and your home government. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation.
