2 Shepherds Killed in Badakhshan Mine Explosion

KABUL (MEP) – Two shepherds have been killed in a landmine explosion in the Kohistan district of Badakhshan province.

The incident took place Saturday evening when the shepherds went to the area for grazing.

The blast took place in the village of Buzkashi in Kuhistan district, said Badakhshan police spokesman Sanaullah Rouhani.

Two shepherds were killed in the blast, he added.

According to Rouhani it was not clear whether the mine had been planted by the Taliban or had been embedded before.

No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

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