Sunday, August 14, 2011 – According to local officials in northern Afghanistan, a number of unknown gunmen stormed a government building in northern Parwan province around 11:30 am on Sunday morning.
According to reports, at least five explosions have taken place near the Parwan governor office while the governor of Parwan province, Abdul Basir Salangi was in his office and was attending a meeting, but did not suffer any casualty.
Meanwhile officials in Afghan Ministry of Affairs said, at least five suicide bombers entered the government building started clashes with the Afghan security forces after one of them managed to detonate his explosives .
Officials in MOI further added, at least 22 people including six police officer was killed and 37 others including 7 police officers were wounded following the clashes which lasted for an hour.
According to security officials, the last insurgent was equipped with an RPG and was killed by the security guards.
Taliban insurgents have claimed the responsibility behind the attack.
