Roadside IED explosion in Kandahar leaves four dead

At least four civilians were killed in a roadside mine explosion in Kandahar province on Monday, officials confirmed.

According to officials the incident happened on Monday afternoon when a rickshaw hit a roadside IED in Bagh Pul area, of Arghandab district.

Officials said two children are among the victims.

One other civilian was wounded in the blast, officials added.

So far no group has claimed responsibility for the explosion.