Police kill 2 suicide bombers (attempting to enter office of provincial governor) in W. Afghanistan

[Turborama]

Source: Xinhua

HERAT, Afghanistan, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Police gunned down two suicide bombers who were attempting to enter the office of Farah's provincial governor on Sunday, provincial police chief Mohammad Faqir Askar said.

"Two suicide bombers equipped with suicide vests and explosive devices were attempting to enter the office of provincial governor this morning but police identified and shot them dead," Askar told Xinhua.

Before opening fire, police wanted to check them but they refused and attempting to target policemen stationed around, the official further said.

There were no casualties of civilians and passersby, Asker emphasized, saying both the suicide bombers killed on the spot were Taliban loyalists.

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