Police Officer Killed By Roadside Bomb Blast in Balkh

KABUL: (MEP) – the officials in northern Balkh province on Monday confirmed the death of a police officer in a roadside bomb blast, which happened on Sunday in Zareah district of Balkh province. The officials added that two other police officers were also injured in the blast.

“The incident took place in Zareah district of the province, when a police vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb,” said Shir Jan Durani, the spokesman of the Provincial Police Chief, TOLO news reported.

Mr. Durani added that the victims have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, the Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast.

Zareah is one of the insecure districts in the province, where insurgents frequently target the security check-posts.