Blasts ‘kill 12′ in Afghanistan’s Badghis province

(BBC)At least 12 people have been killed by two roadside bombs in the north-western Afghan province of Badghis, police say.

The first blast hit a vehicle, killing 10 civilians. The second bomb exploded nearby shortly afterwards, killing two people in their vehicle, police said.

Unconfirmed reports say the second blast killed at least one policeman.

Taliban insurgents have increasingly resorted to planting roadside improvised explosive devices in their attacks across the country.

US, Nato and Afghan forces are currently engaged in a major anti-Taliban offensive in the southern province of Helmand.

Officials have signalled that the operation is likely to be expanded to surrounding areas.