KABUL: An explosion was reported at a Taliban police station in the Jakan area of Herat city’s eighth district on Monday afternoon, according to local sources.
Sources said the incident occurred on September 28, although details surrounding the explosion remain unclear.
No confirmed information has so far been provided regarding possible casualties or the extent of damage caused by the blast.
The nature and cause of the explosion are also not immediately known. Local sources have not provided details on whether the incident was linked to an attack, an accident or another security-related development.
The reported incident comes as security forces continue to operate checkpoints and police stations across Herat city and other parts of Afghanistan.
Further information may become available as authorities investigate the circumstances of the explosion. Taliban officials in Herat have not yet released a detailed public statement confirming the cause of the incident or providing casualty figures.
The claims regarding the explosion and its location could not be independently verified at the time of publication.