Local officials in Laghman province on Sunday claimed thwarting bloody attack by arresting a would-be suicide bomber before he could reach the target.
A press release from Laghman governor’s office stated that the would-be suicide bomber was apprehended in Gatal area on the outskirts of Mehtarlam, the provincial capital, on Sunday evening based on a tip-off.
The bomber disguised as a woman wanted to flee the area but he was arrested by security forces during a special operation.
The statement added that the target of bomber was a security forces’ facility in Mehtarlam but the attempt was foiled and a huge devastation and loss of precious lives thwarted.
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