World News | Blast in Afghan Province of Takhar Injures Five
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Five people were injured when a mine exploded in the Afghan province of Takhar on Wednesday.
Kabul [Afghnaistan], November 16 (ANI): Five people were injured when a mine exploded in the Afghan province of Takhar on Wednesday.
Khaama Press reported citing sources that mine detonation near the province's centre was allegedly intended for a prisoner-transporting vehicle. The blast took place on 3rd Gudam Street, in front of the court gate of Taleqan city, the provincial capital of Takhar in Afghanistan.
Also Read | PM Narendra Modi, British PM Rishi Sunak Agree on 'Enduring Importance' of UK-India Relationship.
As per local media, the detonation of the mine planted to target the prisoner transport vehicle resulted in the injuries of 5 inmates. an investigation has been started to determine the cause of the explosion.
So far, no group or organization has taken responsibility for the explosion.
Blasts and violence have become a regular affair in Afghanistan since the Taliban took control of the country following the ouster of the US-backed civilian government last year.
Rights groups said the Taliban had broken multiple pledges to respect human and women's rights. (ANI)
(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)