KABUL, March 20 (Xinhua) -- At least three people have been killed and one injured in separate shooting incidents in eastern Afghanistan, local media Tolo news reported Friday.
According to the report, two people lost their lives in Nuristan province after gunfire struck the area. The incident also led to the closure of a key road, disrupting movement and creating serious challenges for local residents.
In a separate incident in neighboring Kunar province, a vehicle came under fire in Nari district on Thursday morning and subsequently plunged into the Kunar river. One woman was killed and another individual sustained injury.
Border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have occasionally resulted in cross-border firing and civilian casualties in recent years. Although a ceasefire was recently announced to ease tensions, sporadic incidents continue to be reported in border areas. ■