Suicide bomber kills 40 at volleyball match in Afghanistan

Paktia provincial spokesman said at least 50 more were wounded in the attack where hundreds had gathered to watch a tournament final

Updated23 Nov 2014, 09:40 PM IST

A file photo of Afghan security forces inspection at the site of a Taliban attack in Kabul. Photo: Reuters<br /> — A file photo of Afghan security forces inspection at the site of a Taliban attack in Kabul. Photo: Reuters

Kabul: A suicide bomber walked into a crowd of spectators at a volleyball match in eastern Afghanistan and detonated his explosives vest on Sunday, killing at least 40 people, a provincial official said.

Paktia provincial spokesman Mukhles Afghan said at least 50 more were wounded in the attack in Paktia province, where hundreds had gathered to watch a tournament final.

He said most of the casualties were civilians. Reuters

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