An explosion at the Court of Appeal building in Faryab on Thursday caused panic in the area. The blast occurred while Taliban officials were in a security meeting inside the building, hinting that they might have been the intended target.
Reports suggest conflicting reasons for the explosion, with some sources claiming it was a rocket strike and others stating it was a planted mine explosion. Health officials confirmed casualties but have not disclosed the exact numbers yet. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the Taliban has not issued an official statement regarding the incident.
In a separate incident last October, a hand grenade explosion during evening prayers in Parwan province left nine people injured. The blast, triggered when a man accidentally dropped the grenade, resulted in injuries to worshippers. The man, believed to be a Taliban member, was also hurt in the explosion.
Another attack occurred in Bamiyan province a week prior, where armed individuals opened fire on worshippers during prayers. The authorities have not released further details about the suspect’s identity or the reason for carrying a weapon in the mosque.
