Kabul [Afghanistan], May 27 (ANI): At least 16 people were injured on Saturday after a heavy explosion rocked the Baghlan province of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.

The explosion, occurred in Pole-Khomri city of Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan, according to the report.

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The injured were sent to a local hospital for treatment. Taliban officials have not commented on the blast yet, and no individual or group has claimed responsibility, according to the Afghan publication.

Further details are awaited.

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Similar incidents have occurred around the country, for which Islamic State or Daesh has previously claimed responsibility.

After the Taliban assumed control of the country in August 2021, Afghanistan witnessed a rise in terrorist attacks.

Despite the de-facto regime's assurances that the country is secure, the Taliban administration continues to face security issues. (ANI)

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