On the go?

Get IOL's cool new iPad app...

Afghan suicide bomber kills six

Comment on this story


iol pic wld Afghanistan~7

AP

File image - An Afghan policeman stands guard at the scene of a bomb attack in Kandahar, south of Kabul, Afghanistan.

Kabul - At least six people were killed and seven others were injured Wednesday when a suicide bomber targeted a sports gathering in northern Afghanistan, official said.

The incident took place in Imam Sahib district of Kunduz province during a Buzkashi match, Amanuddin Quraishi, the district governor, said.

Buzkashi is a traditional sport played on horseback with the headless carcass of a calf.

Among the injured, the district police chief and his father, were in critical condition, Quraishi said. - Sapa-dpa


sign up
 
 

Comment Guidelines



  1. Please read our comment guidelines.
  2. Login and register, if you haven’ t already.
  3. Write your comment in the block below and click (Post As)
  4. Has a comment offended you? Hover your mouse over the comment and wait until a small triangle appears on the right-hand side. Click triangle () and select "Flag as inappropriate". Our moderators will take action if need be.

     

Join us on

IOL-Social networks IOL-Social networks IOL-Social networks IOL-Social networks

Business Directory