Local Journalist Martyred in Helmand Explosion

A local reporter of Azadi Radio (Radio Liberty) was martyred in a bombing today.

A bomb was planted in the vehicle of reporter and exploded while he was moving toward his office in Lashkargah city. Three other civilians were also injured in the blast.

No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack, but some security sources have blamed the Taliban.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Information and Culture and local and international human rights organizations have expressed concern over the escalation of attacks on journalists in Afghanistan.

Lashkargah (BNA)