Kabul [Afghanistan], November 13 (ANI): At least three people were killed while over a dozen were injured in a blast that took place on Friday in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, reported Khaama Press reported.

The blast was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in a mosque during prayers at the Shadal Mosque in eastern Nangarhar, Pajhwok Afghan News reported citing a source.

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A blast occurred inside of a mosque on Friday in Spinghar district of Nangarhar province, local officials confirmed.

However, eyewitnesses said that the number of casualties is higher.

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Meanwhile, two suspects have been detained in connection with a blast, according to local media.

"The two perpetrators of the blast at a mosque in ... Nangarhar province have been detained," the office regional governor's office said on Friday. (ANI)

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