A roadside bomb explosion has killed a community elder in eastern Nangarhar province, Khaama Press reported Saturday.
Spokesman for the governor of Nangarhar province said the incident took place in Daman area of Behsood District on Friday afternoon.
Ataullah Khogyanai added that the community elder had been driving in vehicle on which a roadside bomb exploded.
According to Khogyani, the community elder who hailed from Dara-e-Noor District died on the spot and another person with him in the same vehicle sustained injuries.
The community elder had reportedly visited Behsood District to mediate a dispute.
Motive behind the attack is unknown. However, security agencies have launched investigation into the case.
Source: MENA
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