LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): At least four people were killed and several government officials wounded on Saturday when twin explosions took place at a ceremony in southern Helmand province.
The blasts happened at 10am in the Karzai Stadium in Lashkargah, where government officials, including the governor, and ordinary people were attending the Farmers’ Day event.
Omar Zwak, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the economy director was among the fatalities. Governor Mohammad Yaseen Khan escaped unhurt.
Deputy Governor Mujahid Safari, Deputy Chairman of Provincial Council Abadullah Alizai, Information and Culture Director Hamidullah Wiar . . .
