News - World: Over 30 people have been killed in a bomb explosion outside a school in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

The blast occurred in the Shia majority neighborhood of Dasht-e-Barchi, western Kabul, on Saturday.

“More than 30 students and other countrymen have been killed, and over 50 more were wounded. The toll is rising,” said Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman Tareq Arian.

While the Taliban denied involvement in the act of terror, President Ashraf Ghani blamed the militant group for the explosion.

“This savage group (Taliban) does not have the power to confront security forces on the battlefield, and instead targets with brutality and barbarism public facilities and the girls’ school,” the president said.

Kabul is on high alert as the United States has begun to pull out its troops from the country.

Washington kicked off the final stage of the withdrawal last week. Military officials have suggested the process could be completed by as early as July 4.

NATO pushes US to delay withdrawal

Citing US officials, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that European allies of the United State are pushing for a delay in the pullout process, so that they could have enough time to leave Afghanistan.

Source: Press TV