KABUL (SW) – Following the explosion on Sunday, in the Dasht-e Barchi area of western Kabul, local residents and families of the injured are calling for stronger security measures in the area.
The blast, which targeted a Mercedes passenger vehicle, resulted in one death and 11 injuries. The Sunday’s explosion was caused by a planted bomb inside the car, according to the Kabul Security Command.
Mohammad Sarwar, a relative of one of the injured, said: “The person we visited, owned a shop. After finishing at his work, he was in the vehicle when the explosion occurred. Although he sustained only minor injuries, but still our request to the government is to enhance security so that people can live in peace.”
Ahmad Wali, a witness to the incident, expressed concern over the frequent attacks in Dasht-e Barchi. He said, “Our friend, who was a tailor, was riding his bicycle when the explosion happened. He was injured in the leg. Such incidents are causing significant anxiety among the people here. We urge authorities to ensure better security.”
Mohammad Fahimi, a resident of Dasht-e Barchi, explains that the frequent explosions are disrupting the daily lives of local residents. “The explosions that occur from time to time in Dasht-e Barchi, are stripping people of their peace, causing anxiety and disrupting normal life. We hope for more serious attention to the security situation in western Kabul,” he said.
Khalid Zadran, spokesperson for the Kabul Security Command, confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible for the attack. “Yesterday (on Sunday), a bomb planted in the vehicle exploded, resulting in one death and 11 injuries. Investigations are ongoing, and efforts to arrest those involved in the incident are continuing,” he told Salam Watandar.
Recently, ISIS’s Khorasan branch claimed responsibility for the Sunday blast in Dasht-e Barchi area through a statement on its Aimaq Telegram channel.
This claim comes despite Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, dismissing Western and organizational concerns about the rising presence of ISIS in Afghanistan and their increasing threats as baseless and propaganda.
Mujahid asserted that the Islamic Emirate’s security forces are actively combating ISIS in Afghanistan and have severely suppressed the group.
