4 Afghan Local police killed in Herat province

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According to local authorities in western Afghanistan, at least five Afghan police service members were killed and injured following a roadside bomb explosion in Herat province.

The officials further added, the incident took place at Shindand district of western Herat province.

Herat provincial police commandment following a press release confirmed the incident and said, at least four Afghan Local Police service members were killed during the incident and 1 other was injured.

The source further added, the incident took place after a vehicle with the Afghan Local Police forces on board struck with a roadside bomb at Pormakan area in Shindand district.

No group including the Taliban militants have so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.

Taliban militants group normally used improvised explosive device and roadside bombs as the weapon of their choice to target Afghan and coalition forces.

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