Language

Don't you have an account with Pajhwok Afghan News?

Click here to subscribe.

4 suspects held, 1 ANA official wounded in blast

author avatar
4 Jan 2021 - 15:39
author avatar
4 Jan 2021 - 15:39

KABUL (Pajhwok): Four insurgents have been detained and an Afghan National Army (ANA) officer wounded in an explosion in Kabul, an official said on Monday.

Firdos Faramarz, The Kabul police spokesman, said the blast occurred at 7:20 on Monday morning in Kart-i-Naw market of 8th police district.

Without elaborating, he said a security officer was wounded in the blast and the target vehicle was partially damaged.

Meanwhile, Vice-President Amrullah Saleh, who is also in charge of Kabul security, wrote on his Facebook page: “Kabul police raided a Taliban hideout in eighth police district, where they made landmines, and captured four suspects along with IEDs.”

He said an IED attached to an Afghan National Army (ANA) vehicle exploded in this area, causing no casualties.

hr/mud

Views: 6

Related Topics

GET IN TOUCH

SUGGEST A STORY

Pajhwok is interested in your story suggestions. Please tell us your thoughts by clicking here.

PAJHWOK MOBILE APP

Download our mobile application to get the latest updates on your mobile phone. Read more