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Afghanistan: Four die in series of attacks in Jalalabad

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 16 Feb 2021

Afghanistan: Four die in series of attacks in Jalalabad

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Kabul/Sputnik: At least four people died in two separate incidents in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, the capital of the Nangarhar province, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday.

One policeman was killed and two others injured when gunmen opened fire on a police vehicle at the city's Arzaqo Street.

Meanwhile, at least three people were killed when unidentified gunmen fired at a civilian car near Nusrat High School in the city at around 8 a.m. local time (03:30 GMT).

The gunmen fled the area and the search for them is underway.