Blast kills 3 police, injures 5 in Faizabad, Afghanistan

The blast, believed to be from a sticky bomb placed on a motorbike, struck at 11 a.m. local time.

An investigation is underway, the statement added.

Earlier reports from anonymous local sources claimed a higher casualty rate, but these were not confirmed by the Ministry.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. (ILKHA)