Afghanistan Peace Campaign
In an explosion targeting a police ranger vehicle in the Dara Noor district of Nangarhar, at least six students from a religious school were killed, while another student and four Taliban members were injured.
A spokesperson for the Taliban police command in Nangarhar stated that these students and their teachers were traveling to the Dara Noor district for educational purposes.
According to a statement released by the Taliban, the explosion occurred at 12:30 PM on Thursday on the route of the Taliban ranger in the village of Shimal. The statement reports that four students were killed instantly, and two others, all minors, succumbed to their injuries on the way.
The Taliban police spokesperson in Nangarhar reported that five students and one teacher from the religious school were killed in the explosion.
Abdul Basir Zabli mentioned that all the victims were residents of Nooristan and were traveling to Dara Noor for educational purposes.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the explosion, and detailed information about the nature of the incident remains unclear.
The increasing frequency of such attacks reflects a broader pattern of violence. ISIS, as a major adversary of the Taliban, has escalated its campaign of bombings and targeted assaults against the Taliban, contributing to the instability in the region.
The lack of clarity about the perpetrators highlights the ongoing challenges in ensuring safety and security in volatile areas. Efforts to address these threats must be intensified to protect innocent lives and mitigate further violence.