At least three people have been killed and 13 others wounded in a bomb explosion in Afghanistan’s southern city of Kandahar.

The blast happened late on Sunday when explosive material strapped to a parked motorcycle were detonated using a remote control.

A policeman, a woman, and a child lost their lives in the explosion, which also wounded 11 civilians and two police officers.

No group or individual has yet claimed responsibility for the attack in Afghanistan’s second largest city; however, Afghan officials often blame Taliban militants for such attacks.

The militants launched their spring offensive in late April. During the offensive, they intensify their terrorist attacks against the government as well as civilian targets.

Afghanistan has witnessed deadly attacks since 2001, when the US and its allies invaded the country as part of Washington’s so-called war on terror. The offensive removed the Taliban from power, but insecurity continues in the war-ravaged country despite the presence of thousands of US-led troops.

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