8 killed in explosion during cricket match in Afghanistan

During a cricket match in Afghanistan, several blasts killed eight people and wounded many people.

The incident happened on Friday night in Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province, local officials said, Reuters reported.

Sohrab Kadri, a member of the provincial assembly of Nangarhar, said that after the Maghrib prayer on the first day of Ramadan, explosions took place at a football stadium in Jalalabad, where cricket matches were underway.

While coming to Pakistan, Afghan refugees learn to play cricket from there. Since then cricket has become a popular sport in Afghanistan, especially in the eastern part of the country.

In a statement, four blasts took place, said the United Nations Assistance Mission in the country. Within two stadiums, two outside After the first two explosions, the next two explosions are being targeted due to those who were fleeing the stadium.

Ataullah Khoganii, a provincial governor's spokesman, said that three consecutive explosions killed eight visitors and 43 were wounded.

Tadamichi Yamamoto, the UN's top official in Afghanistan, said, "I am very angry at the attack that used to be used by four bombs to kill and cripple the civilians who enjoy watching cricket matches. There can be no logic in favor of this barbaric incident in cold-blooded manner. Those who are responsible should face trial. "

No group claimed responsibility for the attack immediately.