Monitoring Desk
KABUL: At least two people were killed in an explosion in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar province in East of Afghanistan.
According to local officials, the incident took place earlier today in the vicinity of 3rd police district of Jalalabad city.
A spokesman for Nangahrar Police Headquarters said the explosion was triggered by an improvised explosive device which was planted in a police vehicle.
The identities of the deceased individuals have not been ascertained so far.
No individual or group including Taliban or ISIS loyalists has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
The security situation in Nangarhar province has deteriorate during the recent years as both Taliban and ISIS loyalists are attempting to expand their foothold and insurgency in this province. (Khaama Press)
