2 bomb planters killed by own explosives

GHAZNI CITY (PAN): Two bomb planters were killed by their own explosives on Monday in the southern province of Ghazni, officials said.

The explosion occurred at 8:00 am in the Bata village of Andar district, provincial police chief, Col. Zarawar Zahid, told Pajhwok Afghan News.

They have sent the security personnel to the area for investigation, he said.

Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said that only one fighter had been injured when a firecracker detonated in the area.

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