Official: At least 10 killed in Afghan suicide attack

Kabul, Feb 17: Four suicide bombers dressed in police uniforms attacked a police station today in Afghanistan, killing at least 10 officers in the latest assault targeting local security forces, authorities said.

The attack happened in Pul-i-Alam, the capital of Logar province, some 80 kilometers east of Kabul.

There, the first bomber detonated his explosives at the gate of the police headquarters, while a second blew himself up at a security checkpoint inside the compound, said Din Mohammad Darwesh, a spokesman for the provincial governor.

At least two other bombers blew themselves inside the compound, where police officers had gathered to eat lunch, Darwesh said. The bombers wore police uniforms, allowing them to get inside the compound, said Muhibullha Ghayrat, a member of Logar's provincial council.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The Taliban have stepped up their attacks on Afghan soldiers and security forces in recent months.

US and NATO forces concluded their combat mission at the end of last year and Afghan troops since have taken control of the country's security. That's caused Afghan casualties to spike.

AP