Deadly blast in Helmand kills 6 civilians, injures 13 others

KABUL: (MEP) – At least 6 civilians were killed and 13 others were injured following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.

Provincial governor spokesman, Omar Zwak, confirming the report said the incident took place late Sunday evening in Nomish district of helmand province.

Nomish is a newly formed district in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan where the Taliban militants are actively in its various villages.

Zwak said the incident in NOmish took place after a civilian vehicle struck with a roadside bomb, leaving 6 dead and 13 others injured.

No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.

Local officials blame Taliban group for the incident as Taliban fighters frequently use improvised explosive device (IED) as the weapon of their choice to target Afghan and coalition forces, which normally leads to civilian’s casualties.