10 killed as gunmen attack Afghan govt compound

Kabul,Gunmen attacked a government compound in southern Afghanistan today, setting off hours of clashes in which at least 10 people, including four police, were killed, officials said.
Another 12 people were wounded in the attack in the city of Lashkar Gah, capital of Helmand province, according to Deputy Gov Mohammed Jon Rasouli.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Taliban have a strong presence in Helmand, and declared the start of their annual spring offensive last month.
Abdul Wadood Popal, a member of parliament from Helmand, said the gunmen attacked the government compound as Muslim clerics from the province were meeting to discuss security.
The assault began at around 11 am and the militants clashed with security forces for the next three hours

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