Afghanistan
Four people were killed and wounded when mortar shells hit Balkh district
Balkh police reported that 4 people were killed and wounded by several mortar shells in Balkh district of this province.
Adel Shah Adel; Spokesman for the Balkh police said that the incident took place today (Sunday, 18th April) in the Balkh district, killing two civilians and wounding two others.
Mr. Adel blames Taliban for the incident, but the Taliban have not yet commented.