PUL-I-KHUMRI (Pajhwok): At least eight civilians were killed and six others wounded as a result of an explosion in northern Baghlan province on Monday, an official said.
Police spokesman Javed Ahmad Basharat told Pajhwok Afghan News the roadside bombing took place in the Dand-i-Shahabuddin area of Pul-i-Khumri, the province capital.
“The landmine targeted a displaced family that was returning home,” he added. Eight members of the family were killed and six others, including five children, wounded.
