Explosion injures 2 Afghan police in Nangarhar

By Ghanizada - Thu Dec 29, 2:14 pm

Thursday, December 29, 2011 – At least two Afghan National Police service members were injured in eastern Afghanistan.

A spokesman for Afghan National Border Protection Police Forces Edris Momand said, the incident took place around 9 am local time in eastern Nangarhar province.

Mr. Momand further added, the explosion took place after a police Ranger vehicle struck with a roadside bomb in Barikab area.

He also said, at least two Afghan National Border Protection Police service members were injured in the incident and were taken to provincial hospital for the treatment purposes.

In the meantime, Taliban militants group claimed responsibility behind the incident and said that at least four border protection police forces were killed during the incident and the Ranger vehicle was totally damaged.

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