Afghanistan Peace CampaignMeanwhile, a number of Badakhshan residents asked the Islamic Emirate to make more efforts in securing the province.
In an explosion targeting a security forces convoy in the center of Badakhshan province, three members of the Islamic Emirate forces were killed, and five others were injured today (Wednesday).
The Ministry of Interior, confirming these statistics, said that the incident resulted from the explosion of a motorcycle loaded with explosives, which targeted the security forces’ convoy in the city of Faizabad before noon today (May 08).
Abdul Matin Qani, the spokesman of the ministry, said: “The magnetic mine exploded just as a security forces convoy was passing through the area on a mission to eradicate poppy cultivation. According to preliminary information, unfortunately, three security forces members were martyred, and five others were injured.”
“I was sitting in the shop when a loud explosion occurred. One car stopped and other cars also stopped behind it. After that, they did not let us leave the shop,” said Amanullah, a witness to the event.
Meanwhile, a number of Badakhshan residents asked the Islamic Emirate to make more efforts in securing the province.
“As local residents, we are cooperating with them so that such an incident does not occur again,” said Rasul, a resident of Badakhshan.
“We are very worried. The women and children are all scared at home,” another resident of Badakhshan said.
So far, no individual or group has claimed responsibility for the explosion.