By G9ija.com

Eyewitnesses said that an explosion rocked the university during early morning while some students and staff of the university were observing prayer at 6:30 am.

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One of the casualties was Prof Mani, a professor of Veterinary Medicine.

Security forces have been mobilized to the scene of the attack.

Sources said several persons have been killed, but there is no official confirmation of casualties.

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