SECURITY — March 28, 2026
Four Children Killed in Ghazni Landmine Explosion
Four children died after triggering an old landmine in Ali Khankhel village, southern Ghazni province, with officials updating the toll from two killed and two injured to four deaths.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Omid Radio — 2 min read
Four children were killed when an old landmine exploded in Ali Khankhel village in southern Ghazni province on Friday.
The Provincial Police Headquarters initially reported two children killed and two injured in the blast.
Mullah Hamidullah Nisar, head of the Information and Culture Department, confirmed that the two injured children later died, raising the death toll to four.
Security forces urged residents to avoid unexploded ordnance and report any such devices to authorities.
Read the original reporting at Pajhwok →
Reliability assessment
Corroborated by two outlets (Pajhwok, Omid Radio) with direct attribution to Provincial Police Headquarters and named official Mullah Hamidullah Nisar, head of Information and Culture Department, confirming the updated death toll.
The source language reads straight.
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Where reports agree
- Explosion from old landmine in Ali Khankhel village, Ghazni province
- Four children killed (updated from initial report)
- Attribution to Provincial Police HQ and named official Mullah Hamidullah Nisar
- Security warning on unexploded ordnance
Filed by 2 outlets
Pajhwok
Originating
Reported straight
Reported straight
Omid Radio
Reported straight
Reported straight
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Security — Ghazni, landmine, children killed, Ali Khankhel, unexploded ordnance
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