Suicide bomber kills at least 10 in eastern Afghanistan

Over 40 people are injured, said reports

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Last Updated : Feb 27 2016 | 12:31 PM IST
At least 10 people were killed and over 40 injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a market in Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar today, officials said.

"A suicide bomber riding a motorcycle detonated his explosives in a market in Asadabad the provincial capital, 10 people were killed and over 40 were injured." Ghani Mosamem, spokesman for the provincial governor said.
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First Published: Feb 27 2016 | 12:13 PM IST

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