An explosion in Qalat killed one person

Zabul security officials say one person was killed in an explosion

Hekmatullah Kochi; The Zabul police chief said that the incident took place in the Chowk area of Qalat city around 8:30 am today (Monday, March 15).

Mr. Kochi said that the person killed was Mohammad Saber Tokhi.

According to Mr. Kochi, the mine was planted in the car of Mr. Mohammad Saber Tokhi.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast.