"bomb-explosion"

Police registered the case under the explosive act. The forensic team collected evidence from the spot. The dog squad also visited the spot.

Sheikh Afroz (7) and Sheikh Ibrahim (9) were playing near their house when they hit a packet in which the crude bombs were kept, triggering the blast.

Unverified photos circulating on social media showed what appeared to be holes from rockets punched into at least two separate buildings.

Provincial police spokesman Farid Khan said most of the victims were Afghan security force members but several civilians were also among the dead.