Security officials in Kunar said that two civilians were killed and nine others injured when Taleban fired four mortar shells into Sarkano district yesterday. Farid Dehqan, spokesman for Kunar police, said that the mortar attack targeted an Independence Day function in the area. He added that two minor girls were killed and nine people, including children, injured. Taleban militants are yet to comment on the incident.
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