Afghanistan: 1 militant dead, 3 wounded in explosion

A militant has been killed and three others have been wounded in an explosion triggered by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan's Paktia province.

The incident took place when a group of insurgents were considering planting an IED on a roadside in Zazai district, reported Khaama Press, citing, the Afghan Military, as saying.

The killed militant has been identified as Mohammad Wali.

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Three improvised explosive devices have been discovered and defused in Paktia and Wardak provinces of the war-torn country.

The anti-government armed militant groups often use explosive materials for the roadside bombings to target the government staff and security personnel.