Iran Press/Asia: Attaullah Khogyani, the spokesperson for Nangarhar governor, told "Kabul Now" that the incident took place today, October 03, around 12:20 PM, close to the office of the district governor.
He said that children are also among the wounded people.
Afghan security forces have shot dead several assailants who wanted to launch an offensive after the blast, according to the local official.
Khogyani did not provide details on the exact number of the assailants.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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