Explosion in Kandahar city, no casualties reported

An explosion took place in southern Kandahar city earlier today without incurring any casualties to civilians or security forces.

According to local security officials, the blast took place in the 13th police district of Kandahar city.

The officials further added that the explosives were planted in a motorcycle which was traced by security forces.

According to the officials, the explosive device went off before security forces manage to defuse it.

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