PARWAN: 24 people died in the blast and 31 others got injured near a rally held by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Parwan province. A health official said.

“Women and children are among them and most of the victims seem to be the civilians. Ambulances are still operating, and the number of casualties may rise,” said Dr Abdul Qasim Sangin, head of the provincial hospital.

Spokesperson of President Ghani’s campaign said that the Afghan president was there but he is safe and unhurt from the blast.

As of yet, no one has claimed the responsibility.