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Khost blast wounds 2 security officials

Khost blast wounds 2 security officials

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3 Jun 2011 - 17:56
Khost blast wounds 2 security officials
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3 Jun 2011 - 17:56

KHOSTCITY(PAN): Two security officials were injured in a roadside bombing in southeastern Khost province on Friday, an official said.

The explosion happened in the Dera area on the outskirts of Khost City, the provincial capital, after Friday prayers, a security official said on condition of anonymity.

The injured included an Afghan National Army soldier and a border policeman, he said.

The Taliban immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Rebel spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said a police commander was among several killed in the assault.

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