Language

Don't you have an account with Pajhwok Afghan News?

Click here to subscribe.

4 policemen dead in Kunduz suicide blast

4 policemen dead in Kunduz suicide blast

author avatar
10 Jun 2011 - 13:23
4 policemen dead in Kunduz suicide blast
author avatar
10 Jun 2011 - 13:23

KUNDUZ CITY (PAN): Three policemen were killed and seven others, including civilians, wounded in a suicide bombing in northern Kunduz province on Friday morning, an official said.

The bomber blew himself up among people offering prayers for northern zone police commander Gen. Daud Daud, who was killed in an attack on a high-level meeting in neighbouring Takhar province on May 28.

Kunduz police chief Brig. Gen. Samiullah Qatra, who was among the participants of the ceremony, escaped unhurt in the assault. At least seven people, including four civilians, were injured.

Police spokesman Syed Sarwar Hussaini told Pajhwok Afghan News the injured were in stable condition. The bomber detonated his explosives before reaching his target, Gen. Qatra, he said.

But Director of Public Health Dr. Zafar Noori put the toll at four police officials killed and 18 others wounded.  Fourteen of the injured are policemen and four civilians.

There was no immediate assertion of responsibility, but the Taliban often claim attacks on government officials.

mud

Visits: 1

GET IN TOUCH

SUGGEST A STORY

Pajhwok is interested in your story suggestions. Please tell us your thoughts by clicking here.

PAJHWOK MOBILE APP

Download our mobile application to get the latest updates on your mobile phone. Read more