8 killed in Kunar suicide bombing

A suicide attack in Kunar province in the East Afghanistan claimed eight lives and injured four people.

The explosion took place near a police outpost in Sawkai district at around 8pm (local time) on Monday.

The incident occurred when a suicide bomber detonated his explosive near a check post of Afghan Local Police, Tolo News reported.

There is still no information on the identities of those who lost their lives in the blast.