A spokesman for provincial security commandment Asadullah Hamidi confirming the report said, the incident took place at the southern regions of Tagab district.
Mr. Hamidi further added, at least 3 suspected militants were detained in connection to the incident.
No group including the Taliban militants have so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.
Local officials blame the Taliban group for such incidents as the Taliban militants frequently use roadside Improvised Explosive Device to target Afghan and coalition security forces.
In the meantime officials in eastern Kunar province announced, an Afghan High Peace Council member who was kidnapped by armed militants was freed on Sunday.
Provincial governor for eastern Kunar province Syed Fazlullah Wahidi said, Mawlawi Shafiullah Shafi was kidnapped by militants around 1 month ago at the Asmar district.
According to Mawlai Shafiullah he was kidnapped by the militants while he was attending peace talks with the insurgents at Asmar district.
from KHAAMA
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