Explosion close to Khost governor’s convoy of vehicles leaves 5 wounded

An explosion took place close to the convoy of the vehicles of Khost governor Mohammad Halim Fidai in South-eastern Khost province earlier today.

A government source privy of the development said the incident took place earlier today as Mr. Fidai was on his way to his office.

The source further added that the explosion left at least five people wounded including two security personnel of Mr. Fidai.

According to the source, the explosives, Improvised Explosive Device (IED), was planted on the roadside which went off soon after the vehicle of Mr. Fidai passed the area.