Ten civilians killed in suicide attack in Northern Afghanistan

A suicide bomber attacked a market crowded with shoppers in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 19 people and wounding 38 amid other Taliban assaults in the area, authorities said.

According to reports, the incident took place in a busy market in Alamar district but the main target of the attack has not been ascertained so far.
In the meantime, a local security official said the suicide bomber detonated his explosives targeting the security forces around 11:45 a.m. local time.
The official further added at least 10 people were killed and over 30 others were wounded in the attack.