Kabul: At least three people were killed in bomb blast in Afghan capital, according to an official. "Today, a land mine exploded on road behind Mercedes car in Alokhilo area of 16th district of Kabul.

Unfortunately, 3 civilians were martyred and 4 others were injured," Khalid Zadran, spokesman for Kabul Security Department, run by interim Taliban administration, wrote on X.

Zadran said security forces arrested one suspect during search operation in area. No group has yet claimed responsibility for attack. Latest explosion occurred after at least 25 people were killed or wounded in blast in district 6, or PD6, in Kabul late Saturday.

UN mission in Afghanistan said later that blast targeted ethnic Hazara community in western Dasht-e-Barchi area of capital.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 10 2024

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