Death Toll In Afghan Terror Attack Rises To 68, Another 165 Injured - Reports

Death Toll in Afghan Terror Attack Rises to 68, Another 165 Injured - Reports

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 12th September, 2018) The number of casualties caused by a terrorist attack on a rally in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has risen to 68, the Pajhwok news agency reported on Wednesday.

The news outlet added that at least 165 people were injured.

On Tuesday, a terrorist detonated explosives during a protest demanding resignation of a local police chief.

According to local media, no organization has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Taliban has denied involvement.