KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, July 3 (Xinhua) -- At least two civilians lost their lives and two others sustained injuries as a blast rocked Dasht-e-Archi district in the restive northern Afghan province of Kunduz on Monday, police spokesman Mahfozullah Akbari said.
"Two adult men were killed and two children injured after a blast rocked Bajawari area in Dasht-e-Archi district this afternoon," Akbari told Xinhua.
Without giving more details, the official said investigation is underway.
The troubled Dasht-e-Archi district has been the scene of heavy fighting between Taliban and security forces over the past couple of months.
Taliban militants who are in control of parts of the restive Kunduz province have intensified activities around the provincial capital Kunduz city, 250 km north of Kabul, to consolidate positions.
