Explosion near a mosque in Herat city leaves six wounded

At least six people were wounded in an explosion near a mosque in Herat city in West of Afghanistan, local officials said Monday.

At least six people were wounded in an explosion near a mosque in Herat city in West of Afghanistan, local officials said Monday.

The incident took place on Sunday evening after an explosive device was detonated close to Imam Mohammad Baqer mosque.

Provincial governor’s spokesman Jilani Farhad confirmed the incident and said the explosion took place close to the Shi’ite mosque, leaving at least six wounded, including a woman.

Herat is among the relatively calm provinces in West of Afghanistan but the armed militants have recently increased to their insurgency activities.