The Afghan security forces foiled a deadly explosion plot by the anti-government armed militant groups in capital Kabul, Khaama Press reported.

The Kabul police commandment said an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted on a roadside in Dehsabz district was seized by the security forces before the militants manage to use for a roadside bombing.

The police commandment further added that IED was seized by the security personnel of 101 Asmayee zone.

The anti-government armed militant groups including the Taliban insurgents have not commented regarding the report so far.

This comes as the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released its latest report regarding civilian casualties, stating that around 715 civilians were killed during the first three months of 2017.

Source: MENA