Imran Khan responds to deadly bombing at Afghan Cricket stadium
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ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chairman and the former Pakistani cricket captain Imran Khan has condemned the deadly bombing in Jalalabad city stadium that left at least 8 dead.
“Condemn the terrorist attack in Jalalabad on a cricket ground while match was in progress last night. It is sad that the emerging Afghan cricketers, who have brought so much joy to their war-torn country, are being targeted,” Khan said in a Twitter post.
No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility behind the deadly attack.
The incident took place late on Friday night as a cricket match was underway in the stadium.
The provincial government media office in a statement said the incident took place late on Friday night in the vicinity of the 1st police district of the city.
The statement further added that three explosions took place inside the stadium at around 11:45 pm local time, leaving at least eight dead and forty five others wounded.
At least eight of the wounded individuals were discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment while the remaining 37 others are still receiving treatment.
