ALP men among 4 injured in Baghlan blast

PUL-I-KHUMRI (Pajhwok): At least four people were injured on Tuesday when a magnetic bomb attached to an Afghan local police vehicle exploded in northern Baghlan province, an official said.

Zabihullah Shujai, provincial police spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the explosion took place in Markzai Chwak area of Pul-i-Khumri, the provincial capital, shortly after 1pm Tuesday.

Four individuals were injured in the blast, said Shujai, who did not identify the victims.

But Dr. Shah Mohammad Hofiaa, coordination department head at the civil hospital, confirmed receiving two injured Afghan local police (ALP) personnel and a civilian. He said condition of one ALP man was critical.

There has been no immediate responsibility of the blast.

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