Fifth explosion in five days hits Jalalabad, one killed

8 April 2019

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At least one person was killed when a bomb blast went off in Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad on Monday, an official said, fifth explosion to hit the city in just five days.

The latest blast occurred in Police District 3 of the city, witnesses said.

It targeted vehicle of head of financial affairs at provincial police commandment, said Ataullah Khogyani, a spokesman for provincial governor.

One police was killed while six others including five civilians and one police were injured, he said.

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