JALALABAD: Three worshippers including Imam were killed and more than 40 others sustained injuries in a detonation during Jumma prayer in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Friday.
The incident occurred at around 1:30pm during Jumma prayer, when explosives--placed in Mihrab of the mosque-- went off in the Mazina area of Rodat district, the gubernatorial spokesman, Ataullah Khogyani told Pajhwok Afghan News.
Initial reports showed that prayer leader was among three worshippers dead and more than 40 others wounded, he said.