Seven killed in suicide attack near Pul-e-Charkhi prison

Monitoring Desk

KABUL: Afghan Interior Ministry has confirmed that at least seven people were killed and seven others were injured in a suicide attack near Pul-e-Charkhi prison in Kabul on Wednesday.

Afghan Interior Ministry, spokesman Najib Danish told media that three security force members and three civilians, including children, were killed in the attack.

He added that s suicide bomber reportedly targeted a prison staff bus that was transporting employees to work.

The incident happened at about 7:30am local time after a vehicle belonging to Pul-e-Charkhi prison was targeted, according to the officials at the Ministry of Interior.

However, no group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blast immediately.

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