Thursday, March 20, 2014

Explosion and gun battle rocks Jalalabad city in eastern Afghanistan

A group of suicide bombers attacked a police headquarter in the first district of Jalalabad city in eastern Nangarhar province.
The incident took place early Thursday morning and several explosions have been reported so far, while the insurgents are still exchanging fire with the Afghan security forces.
Nangarhar police chief has said that at least five militants have been killed during the clashes with the Afghan security forces.
Unconfirmed reports suggest at least one person has been killed and 17 others have been injured following the clashes. In the meantime officials in provincial hospital have said at least 4 police officers have been killed and nearly 20 others have been injured during the clashes.
Taliban militants group in Afghanistan claimed responsibility behind the incident.

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