Afghanistan suicide bomber 'kills six' near Baghlan mosque

BAGHLAN. November 6. KAZINFORM A suicide bomber has killed at least six people near a mosque in Afghanistan's northern Baghlan province, say officials; Kazinform cites BBC.

The bomb went off as worshippers were leaving the mosque in Old Baghlan City after prayers marking the start of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha.

Officials said at least 12 people were injured in the blast and that a police officer was among those killed.

The Taliban routinely carry out such attacks on civilians and troops.