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Afghan blast near Indian consulate Afghan blast near Indian consulate
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An explosion thought to be caused by a suicide bomber has struck near the Indian consulate in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, police say. Suicide bombers have struck near the Indian consulate in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad in an apparent attack on the mission.
Three bombers drove up in a car before detonating their device, police said.
Gunfire was heard soon after the blast which took place at 10:00 local time (06:30 GMT).Gunfire was heard soon after the blast which took place at 10:00 local time (06:30 GMT).
There are reports of several casualties but Indian media quoted officials as saying no Indian citizens were hurt. Reports speak of several casualties but Indian officials said none of its citizens were hurt. Indian buildings in Afghanistan have been attacked before.
Jalalabad has frequently been the target of Taliban attacks, including a bomb blast at the airport last year.Jalalabad has frequently been the target of Taliban attacks, including a bomb blast at the airport last year.
"A car containing explosives hit a barrier near the consulate and detonated," Ahmadzia Abdulzai, Nangarhar province spokesman, told AFP news agency.
He said the blast had damaged nearby shops.