At least three people were killed and police chief for Chahar Dara district, Ghulam Muhiuddin, and his son were injured in a roadside mine blast in northern Kunduz province, local officials. The incident took place around 11 am Saturday when the vehicle of Muhiuddin struck a land mine, leaving his brother, nephew and a guard dead. The sources added that the victims have been transported to the hospital.
No group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the incident so far. The incident happened hours after the nation began celebrating the Nowruz, new solar year, festival across the country.