According to Afghan security officials, an Afghan parliament member representing southern Kandahar province survived a life attempt attack by unknown gunmen.

An Afghan security official speaking on the condition of anonymity said Abdul Rahim Ayoubi Afghan MP survived an attack at Kolola Pushta area in capital Kabul Sunday night.

The source further added former provincial security chief of southern Uruzgan province Juma Gul Hemat was also accompanying him when the incident took place. He was slightly injured following the incident.

In the meantime Afghan parliament member Abdul Rahim Ayoubi quoted by local Benawa News Agency confirmed the report and said he escaped the attack unharmed.

He also said it is still unclear who carried out the attack and Afghan security officials have launched a probe in this regard.

No group including the Taliban militants have so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.