Suicide attack in Afghanistan kills 8, Governor survives

Laghman: The Governor of Laghman, Rahmatullah Yarmal's convoy was targeted on Monday by a suicide attacker, leaving eight dead and over 30 injured.

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The Governor, though slightly injured, survived the attack. A spokesman for the provincial governor, Assadullah Dawlatzai said here on Monday, Sputnik reported.

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No radical group operating in the country has taken responsibility for the attack so far, stated the report. (ANI)

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