JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- At least three civilians were confirmed dead and seven others sustained injury as two blasts rattled Khogiani district in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province on Wednesday, provincial government spokesman Attahullah Khogiani said.
According to the official, two mines went off in a span of a few minutes in Abko and Dando areas of the restive district Wednesday afternoon.
The first blast killed one civilian and injured three others, while the second blast killed two and injured four, all civilians.
Without providing details or blaming any group, the official said that investigation is underway into the bloody incidents.
The Taliban and the Islamic State group are active in the area, but none has claimed responsibility. Enditem
