GARDEZ (Pajhwok): At least five civilians were killed and four others wounded as a result of a bomb explosion in southeastern Paktia province on Monday.
Police spokesman Hayatullah Nizami said a Corolla vehicle struck a roadside bomb in the Ahmadabad district of the province today morning.
He said two children, two women and two men were traveling in the car. “Five individuals were killed and a woman seriously injured. Three children were also injured at the blast site.”
Abdul Karim, a resident of the district, claimed militants had planted landmines on most highways, creating difficulties for the people.
“The Taliban . . .
