A premature explosion, while transporting roadside bombs and explosive materials, led to the killing of 15 Taliban militants and 2 civilians in Bazarak Jangal Aregh Village of Mardian District in Jawzjan Province, reports Khaama News Agency on October 31. The explosion also wounded 14 other people including Taliban militants and ordinary civilians. The militants were transporting these materials from Chahar Bolak district of Balkh province to Mardian district, when the incident happened.