The security sources are saying that over 50 people were killed and more than 80 others sustained injuries in a suicide attack in capital Kabul earlier this evening.

The Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish confirmed that the incident has taken place in Oranus Hotel.

The Ministry of Public Health officials are saying that the attack has left more than 50 dead while at least 83 others have sustained injuries.

Another security source had earlier said at least 43 people have died and more than 80 others have sustained injuries in the attack.

No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility behind the attack.