At least three people were killed in two separate blasts in Jalalabad, the capital city of eastern Nangarhar, local officials confirmed on Sunday.  

According to the officials, the blasts took place on Sunday morning in PD 2 of Jalalabad.  

Nangarhar has recently seen a surge in hit-and-run killings as well as with other security incidents.  

The provincial residents urged the current government to form a proper plan to take security measures in the province.  

“The people are very upset by the existence of armed groups. If they (armed men) get into a rickshaw, they should face legal action,” said Bahir, a resident.  

A video went viral on social media showing a number of gunmen firing from a rikshaw at passengers in a car.  

The provincial governor’s office in a statement instructed the rikshaw-drivers to not transport armed people, including the forces of the Islamic Emirate. The statement warned that those who violate the order would be punished.  

“The rikshaw drivers should avoid transporting armed men. Those who violate the order will face legal actions,” said Qazi Mullah Adel, the provincial governor’s spokesman.  

“This is a good step. The documents of the rickshaw should be checked and the security forces should also wear a uniform,” said Naseer, a rikshaw driver.  

The Islamic Emirate officials said that many Daesh plots were thwarted in Nangarhar. Dr. Basheer, head of the provincial intelligence department, said that nearly 250 Daesh affiliates surrendered to the government over the past two months in Nangarhar.  

“Approximately 250 Daesh fighters surrendered to the Islamic Emirate,” he said.