Afghanistan: Car bomb explosion reported near Helmand Police Headquarters in Lashkar Gah the morning of March 6

Event

Local sources indicate a car bomb explosion occurred near the Helmand Police Headquarters in Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province, the morning of March 6. Unconfirmed reports suggest the blast killed at least one person; the official casualty toll could rise. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely in the coming hours as investigations and security operations continue.

The incident site in Lashkar Gah is around 125 km (78 miles) west of Kandahar city, Kandahar Province.

Advice

Avoid the area until the situation stabilizes and authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected site.