Kabul (January 5, 2018): At least 15 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
The blast happened close to a group of security personnel who were carrying out an operation against illegal drugs and alcohol dealing, officials said.
Wahid Majroh, a spokesman for the ministry of public health, said 15 dead and 20 wounded had been brought to city hospitals after the blast in an area of the city not far from the US Embassy and other foreign missions.
A security official at the scene confirmed the explosion had been caused by a suicide attack and Kabul police spokesman Basir Mujahid said at least five police had been killed.
An official at the ministry of public said 15 wounded had been brought into city hospitals. Police officers at the scene said the bomber had been wearing police or army uniform and had approached a group of security personnel near where the controls on illegal drugs and alcohol had been carried out, but there was no official confirmation.
“Kabul police forces were there to prevent a possible protest when a suicide bomber approached them and detonated his suicide vest,” Mr Mujahid said.
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