Khaama Press, Afghanistan
written by Sadaf Shinwari
Wednesday April 17, 2013
A heavy explosion rocked western Herat province of Afghanistan early Wednesday morning, killing and injuring at least 12 people.
The explosion reportedly took place in Shindand district around 9am local time after a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) went off.
A local security official speaking on the condition of anonymity said at least 7 civilians were killed and five others were injured following the blast.
The source further added at least one woman and two children were also among those killed.
No group has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.
Local officials blame Taliban militants for the incident as the Taliban fighters frequently use improvised explosive device as the weapon of their choice to target Afghan and coalition security forces which normally leads to civilian casualties.
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