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Afghanistan: 2 killed in Helmand suicide attack

India Blooms News Service | | Apr 24, 2016, at 10:10 pm

Helmand , Apr 24 (IBNS) At least two people were killed and equal number of people were injured in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan's Helmand province on Sunday, media reports said.

A presidential advisor survived the attack.

Omar Zwak, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the blast took place in Garmser district centre at around 1pm when a convoy of presidential advisor Saleh Mohammad Safari was passing through the area.

Saleh Mohammad Safari remained unhurt int he attack.

#Afghanistan # Afghanistan Helmand suicide attack # Helmand suicide attack 2 killed

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