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Six suicide bombers blown up by own explosives in Afghanistan

Published: 23 Jul 2014 - 01:12 pm | Last Updated: 07 Feb 2022 - 11:38 pm

KABUL: At least six suicide bombers were killed in a premature explosion in eastern Logar province of Afghanistan.

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said in a statement Wednesday that the incident took place in Pul-e-Alam, the provincial capital of Logar province.

The MoI said the suicide bombers were looking to transport the suicide bombing vests in Pul-e-Alam city when the incident took place, according to the Afghavn (Khaama Press).

The statement further added that the group was looking to carry out coordinated attacks in Pul-e-Alam city.

MoI also added that no one else was killed or injured following the explosion.

The anti-government armed militant groups have not commented regarding the report so far. (QNA)