Leader Urges Afghan Officials to Punish Terrorists Behind Kunduz Mosque Attack
Following the tragic explosion in a mosque in Kunduz province in Afghanistan and a large number of praying people losing their lives, Imam Khamenei emphasized punishment of those involved in these terrible crime and the need to prevent such disasters.
“The bitter and tragic explosion in the mosque of Khanabad region in Kunduz, which led to the loss of the lives of a large number of the praying believers, has grieved us,” wrote the Leader in a message on Saturday, according to his official press service “Khamenei.ir”.
“The Afghan officials in our neighboring, brother country are seriously expected to punish the bloodthirsty perpetrators of this major crime and take all measures to prevent the reoccurrence of such tragedies,” he said.
“I ask God to bestow His blessings upon and elevate the position of the martyrs of this event and ask for urgent healing of the injured and patience and peace for their relatives and survivors.”
ISIL terrorists attacked the mosque in a suicide bombing while people were holding Friday prayers. Some 100 people have lost their lives and the death toll is expected to rise as some of the injured are in critical conditions.
