Afghanistan: Mortar shell explosion leaves 2 children killed and 2 others injured in Paktia province


Two children were killed and two others injured after an unexploded mortar shell exploded in the eastern Afghan province of Paktia, said local Taliban officials.

A mortar shell struck the Zazi district of Paktia province on Saturday, October 22, killing two children and injuring two others, according to Omar Badri, the spokesperson of the Taliban police chief in Paktia.

The Taliban official stated that the incident took place after the children threw an unexploded mortar shell into the fire for fun while playing.

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Source: Khaama Press