An explosion targeted a member of the provincial council in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, leaving at least six people dead or wounded.

Provincial governor’s spokesman Attaullah Khogyani confirmed the incident took place earlier today targeting the provincial council member Iftikhar Momand.

Khogyani further added that Mr. Momand was wounded in the explosion along with his two security guards.

He said at least three people including two civilians and a security guard of Mr. Momand were killed in the explosion.

In the meantime, the provincial government media office, in a statement said the incident has taken place in Kama district at around 9:30 am local time.

The statement further added that the vehicle of Mr. Momand was targeted in a roadside bomb explosion and as a result one of his bodyguards was killed.

According to the provincial government, at least four people, including Mr. Momand, two of his guards, and a civilian were wounded.

No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.