"Afghanistan’s Shia and Hazara population targeted once more inside a place of worship," a source told IBNS.

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According to reports, the blast occurred during Friday prayers.

Baghlan Information and Culture Department Director Mustafa Hashemi said 17 people were injured in the blast.

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Hashemi told Tolo News that some of the injured people were transferred to Kunduz Hospital for treatment.