As many as nine people were injured when a hand grenade exploded inside a mosque during evening prayers in Afghanistan's Parwan province, local officials said on Monday.

The explosion took place during evening prayers in Shinwari district on Sunday, Afghanistan's leading news agency Khaama Press reported. Officials said the blast took place after a man accidentally dropped a grenade he was carrying.

Nine people suffered injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment. Authorities said the condition of several victims remains unknown.

According to witnesses, the man who dropped the grenade was a member of the Taliban and also suffered injuries in the explosion.

No further details regarding the identity of the suspect or why he was carrying a weapon in the mosque have been released

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