KABUL – The Afghan Taliban group in Afghanistan rejected the involvement of

the group’s fighters in Kabul explosion as dozens are feared dead in the

attack.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid in a statement said the Taliban group

has no links with the attack in Pul-e-Sukhta area of Kabul city today.

He said the attack of the target is a cultural and media organization

insisting that the Taliban group acts cautiously in this regard and will

never carry out such an attack.

The Ministry of Interior says at least 40 people have been killed and

around 31 others have sustained injuries in the attack.

However, another security official says the attack has likely left over 40

dead and around 100 others wounded.

The official further added that three back to back explosions took place in

the area and it is believed two of the explosions were triggered by suicide

bombers

No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility behind the attack

which takes place days after a similar attack left nearly 9 people dead in

Shash Darak diplomatic area of the city.