Kabul May 30 (IANS) Militants armed with guns and rockets attacked the Afghanistan Interior Ministry on Wednesday and casualties are feared the media reported.
"We heard a huge blast at the first gate of the Ministry which is located near Charahi Shaheed Square. The blast occurred at mid-day. The whole place has now been sealed off " an eyewitness told Xinhua news agency.
"The initial information found that a suicide bomber detonated his explosive jacket in the front gate of the compound. Another group of militants tried to breach the facility " said a police officer.
"But the militants failed to reach the main building which is at the centre of the big open yard with a high-profile security system. We still cannot provide details on casualties " the officer added.
The number of the attackers remained unknown and sporadic gunfire still could be heard as of 1.00 p.m. The security forces cordoned off the area.
A four-line road connecting the Kabul airport with the city s Intercontinental Hotel was blocked for traffic after the attack.

--IANS and/soni/vm