Gardez (Paktia) [Afghanistan], March 4 (ANI): Two people were killed and over 20 others were injured after an explosion took place outside a mosque in Afghanistan's Paktia province, media report citing officials said on Friday.

"The incident occurred when worshippers were leaving Kharoti Mosque after Friday prayers in Dand-e-Patan district at around mid-day. The affected people were transported by the local villagers and security personnel to the district hospital," said Paktia Information Director Khaliqyar Ahmadzai as reported by Xinhua news Agency.

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According to the media outlet, no group or individual claimed responsibility for the attack so far. (ANI)

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