Explosion kill 14 Afghan civilians in Kandahar province

According to local authorities in southern Kandahar province heavy casualties were incurred to Afghan civilians in this province after two civilians cars hit improvised explosive device.

Provincial security chief Gen. Abdul Razaq confirming the report said the incident took place in Shanarai area at Arghistan district.

Gen. Abdul Razaq further added at least 14 Afghan civilians were killed and 3 others were injured following the incident.

He also said Afghan women and kids were also among those killed.

No group including the Taliban militants have so far claimed responsibility behind the incident. Local officials blame Taliban fighters for such incidents as Taliban fighters frequently use improvised explosive device and roadside bombs to target Afghan and coalition security forces which normally leads to civilians casualties

from KHAAMA
By Sajad - Sun Jul 08, 10:12 am

Posted in: Afghanistan, Arghistan District, Improvised explosive device, Kandahar, Kandahar Province, Taliban