The commander of the Border Forces Quick Reaction Forces in Kandahar Gen. Janan Mama was killed in an explosion in Kandahar city this morning.

AVA- The security sources are saying that the incident took place in the vicinity of the 4th police district of the city earlier today.

The sources are saying that another person was also killed and two others were wounded in the explosion.

No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.