Afghanistan : Suicide bomber killed as he detonates explosives
Local Khaama Press quoted Government officials as saying that the incident took place in the vicinity of Greshk district late on Wednesday night.
The officials further added that the militants had placed large amounts of explosives inside the vehicle with an aim to target the security forces.
The provincial government media office in a statement also confirmed the incident and the death of the bomber.
The statement further added that the security forces opened fire on the vehicle as the suicide bomber was attempting to ram the vehicle into its target in Awpashak area.
Helmand Government said the area is under total control of the security forces and the security situation is currently stable.
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