Blast in Northern Afghanistan mosque during funeral of Badakhshan

New Delhi: In a devastating turn of events, a powerful explosion ripped through a mosque in northern Afghanistan earlier today, shattering the solemn atmosphere of a funeral service. 

The ceremony was being held to bid farewell to Acting Deputy Governor Badakhshan, who lost his life in an attack earlier this week claimed by the Islamic State. 

Mahzudeen Ahmadi, head of the information office in northern Badakhshan province, confirmed the occurrence of the explosion. 

While details regarding the exact number of casualties remained unclear at the time of reporting, it is apparent that the blast caused significant harm and devastation.