KABUL, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two civilians were killed and five security personnel injured, as a blast rocked the western edge of Kabul city yesterday, Kabul police spokesman, Ferdaus Faramarz, said.
According to the official, an explosive device, planted inside a handcart, exploded at around 4:00 p.m. local time, in Kampani locality at Police District 5, killing two civilians, including a woman, and injuring five security personnel.
Without blaming any particular group or individual, the official said that, investigation has been initiated into the incident.
The blast took place hours after the conclusion of a traditional Loya Jirga or grand assembly, that approved the release of 400 Taliban hardcore inmates, to pave the way for peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban outfit.– NNN-AGENCIES
