Blast in Northeastern Afghanistan kills 3, injures 6

Local authorities in Kunar province report that an explosion in the province has claimed three lives and left six individuals injured.

The security commander in Kunar province mentioned that this incident took place on Saturday, January 20th, in the “Trink” area of Chapa Dara district within the province.

Officials of this province have added that this incident occurred precisely when the explosion took place in the residential house of an individual named Noorgul.

However, Kunar province officials have stated that the nature of the explosion and how it occurred is still unclear, but investigations are underway.

Unexploded ordnance from past wars continues to detonate in various parts of the country, claiming civilian victims.