JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Two civilians were killed and 17 others wounded in a suicide bombing in Jalalabad, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, on Saturday, an official said.
Attaullah Khogyani, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the explosion took place in the limits of fifth police district at around 10:00 am.
The apparent target was head of local uprising groups and tribal elder from Kot district Haji Hayat Khan. However, he and his guards escaped unhurt. Khan’s vehicle was damaged in the explosion.
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