One Archaeologist Killed, Three Injured in Roadside Explosion

At least one archaeologist was killed and three others were injured early this morning in Benisar area of Kabul city.

Hashmat Stanekzai, spokesman for Kabul police, confirmed the incident and said the explosion happened at about 7am local time when the archaeologists were on their way to Logar province.

The wounded were transferred to the Emergency Hospital, he said.

So far no group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.