According to police, the vehicle of a local journalist was targeted with an explosive device in the Chamrok area of ​​the district in the afternoon, Xinhua news agency reported.

The blast killed the journalist and two others and injured eight others who were present at the scene, it said.

Local media reported that all the injured people were admitted to a local hospital, where they were treated.

CCTV footage released of the incident revealed that a man riding a motorcycle planted a device in the car, resulting in the explosion.

No group or individual has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.