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Three civilians killed in Farah explosion
(Last Updated On: April 13, 2021)
At least three civilians were killed in an explosion in western Farah province on Tuesday afternoon while preparing for their first Iftar of Ramadan.
Taj Mohammad Jahed, Farah Governor, told Ariana News that an explosive-loaded vehicle was detonated at a police checkpoint in PD1 of the provincial capital Farah city.
The Interior Ministry said in a statement that three civilians were killed and 18 people – including six policemen and children – were wounded in the blast.
The Ministry blamed the Taliban for the attack, stating: “the Taliban committed a crime on the first evening of Ramadan. As the people prepared for the first Iftar of Ramadan, they were targeted by the Taliban in Farah.”
The Taliban has not commented in this regard yet.