Suicide blast in front of Pul-i-Charkhi prison leave 6 people dead

KABUL (Pajhwok):  Six people were killed and eight others wounded after a suicide bomber target a vehicle carrying employees of Pul-i-Charkhi prison on Wednesday morning, an official said.

Basir Mujahid, spokesman for Kabul police, told Pajhwok Afghan News the suicide attack happened on a vehicle in front of the main gate of Pul-i-Charkhi prison at around 7:30 am.

He said six people were killed, including three security forces, and eight others wounded. Three children were among the injured.

Abadullah Razeen, an official of the Ministry of Interior, said the bomber was recognized by police before he could penetrate the prison and reach to his target.

He confirmed six people were killed after the bomber detonated explosives attached to his body.

Mohammad Anees, an eyewitness, said the powerful explosion happened in front of the prision’s gate where a number of visitors were waiting to pass a rigorous security check before entering.

Without giving the exact figures, he said large number of people suffered casualties in the suicide attack.

Sa/nh

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