The city of Jalalabad in Afghanistan has shocked the suicide attack. 19 people were killed and more than 20 were injured in the blast. Among the dead are 12 Hindu and Sikh nationals.
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The city of Jalalabad in Afghanistan shook the suicide attack. The blast killed 20 people and injured more than 20 people. Among the dead are 12 Hindu and Sikh nationals. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was on a tour of Jalalabad when the bomb blast happened. Officials gave official information about the suicide bomb blast. No terrorist organization has taken responsibility for the attack.
This suicide attack was carried out in a market in Jalalabad city. There are many Hindu and Sikh nationals in this area. A few hours before the attack, President Ashraf Ghani inaugurated a hospital in the area.
Government spokesman Ataullah Khogayani said that Ashraf Ghani's assassination was during the meeting in Governor's bungalow. A large security system was deployed in the area due to the visit of the President. Many shops in the market and around the neighborhood were closed. If there was no tour of the President, the death toll was likely to increase.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted the Afghan attack. "This attack is on the multicultural structure of Afghanistan. I pray that the injured people should be as soon as possible. Modi has said in his tweet that India is with them during the tragic period of Afghanistan.
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