At least Eight Wounded in Kabul University Attack

Kabul: Gunmen have stormed Kabul University ahead of the opening of an Iranian book fair, wounding at least eight people, government officials say.

According to the government official, four people have been taken to hospital but casualties could increase.

Students of the Kabul University escaped a compound, with many climbing the boundary walls, after at least three assailants stormed the varsity, Tolo News said. Authorities have reached the attack scene, cordoning off the area and blocking all roads towards the university.

The Taliban said they were not involved but several education centres have been attacked over the years by extremist groups such as Daesh.