Islamic State group claims attack on Sikh-Hindu temple in Kabul: monitor

Afghan security forces inspect near the site of an attack in Kabul in Afghanistan (Reuters Photo)

The Islamic State group has claimed an attack on a Sikh-Hindu temple in central Kabul, according to the SITE intelligence group, in the latest assault by the extremist outfit targeting a minority group in Afghanistan.

IS said its fighters were currently carrying out an attack on the temple, according to a statement released by SITE, which monitors jihadist networks worldwide.

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