Afghan attack: Four militants killed

Taliban rebels were planting a mine to target security personnel but the device exploded accidentally, killing all four on the spot

IANS Kabul
Last Updated : May 08 2014 | 5:43 PM IST

At least four Taliban militants were killed when an explosive device went off prematurely in Afghanistan Thursday, the police said.

"Four Taliban rebels were planting a mine on a road in Ghazni province to target security personnel but the device exploded accidentally, killing all four on the spot," the provincial police chief told Xinhua.

The incident took place at 1 p.m., he said.

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First Published: May 08 2014 | 5:41 PM IST

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