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Blast of unexploded mortar shell kills 2 in E. Afghanistan
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Two civilians were killed and three others wounded after an explosive device detonated in Afghanistan's eastern Paktia province on Friday, state-run news agency Bakhtar has reported.

A mortar shell left over from past wars exploded in the Sarokhil area of Gardi Siri district, killing two people on the spot and injuring three others, the news agency said.

All the victims are civilians, Bakhtar added, without providing more details.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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