At least 2 people were killed and 49 others were wounded in a rocket attack by Taliban militants in eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. 
According to the local government officials, the incident took place in Asabad city, the provincial capital of Kunar province today. 
Provincial governor Wahidullah Kalimzai said the Taliban militants fired the rocket to disrupt the local officials and residents to celebrate the 97th independence day of Afghanistan.

Source : QNA