Death toll from Kabul explosion rises to 90

The death toll arising from the deadly explosion which rocked Kabul in Afghanistan has risen from 80 to 90 local authorities have revealed.

Late on Wednesday, Afghanistan’s spy agency blamed the Taliban-allied Haqqani network and neighbouring Pakistan for the blast.

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“The plan for today’s [Wednesday’s] attack was drawn up by the Haqqani network with direct coordination and cooperation from Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI),” the National Directorate of Security said in a statement.

According to police sources, the explosives were hidden in a tanker truck used to clean out septic systems.

Sources say the death toll could be higher after the massive explosion which hit the diplomatic quarters of one of Kabul’s most secured areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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