JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Laghman Governor Rahmatullah Yarmal’s convoy came under a suicide bomb attack on Monday morning when eight people were killed and more than 30 others wounded.
Ministry of Interior spokesman Tariq Arian told Pajhwok Afghan News four of the governor's guards and as many civilian were killed. Over 30 civilians were wounded in the suicide attack.
Asadullah Dawlatzai, the governor's spokesman, confirmed the blast and said Yarmal survived the bombing, which caused several casualties.
The spokesman said Yarmaal came under attack while travelling from his guest house to office . . .
