Suicide bombing kills bomber, wounds 7 civilians in eastern Afghan province

Seven civilians were injured as a suicide bomber blew himself up in Gilan district of the eastern Ghazni province on Monday, provincial police spokesman Fahim Amiri said.

"A terrorist with explosive device tied in his body blew himself up inside the compound of police headquarters in Gilan district, killing himself and injured seven others," Amiri told Xinhua.

All the seven injured, including a woman, are civilians, the official added.

Without giving more details, the official added that an investigation has been launched into the case.