Afghanistan: Explosion reportedly occurs in Police District 8 of Jalalabad, morning Nov. 3

Event

A bomb explosion reportedly occurred in the Sah Burhan Agha area of Police District (PD) 8 in Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province, the morning of Nov. 3. Accounts indicate the incident led to casualties, though the numbers remain unclear. The cause of the blast is also unclear. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.

Taliban authorities will probably maintain increased security measures near the blast site to investigate the incident. Localized traffic and business disruptions are likely.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions. Carry personal identification documents. Heed all security personnel instructions.