JALALABAD – At least three people were killed and another 20 wounded in aseries of blasts in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Monday, anofficial said.

Nangarhar provincial spokesman Attaullah Khogyani said three blasts rockedthe city centre, and had taken place near an armoured police vehicle.

“The nature of explosions is not clear, but it could be IEDs,” Khogyanisaid, using the acronym for improvised explosive devices.

“So far we can confirm three people have been killed and 20 wounded.”

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but the areaaround Jalalabad is home to fighters from both the Taliban and the Daesh´sAfghan affiliate.

On March 6, at least 16 people were killed in a suicide attack on aconstruction company in Jalalabad, which is near the Pakistan border.

Violence in Afghanistan has continued apace even during the holy month ofRamadan, and despite government calls for a ceasefire.- APP/AFP