Why does Nangarhar come under frequent attacks?

The eastern Nangarhar province known as evergreen province for its pleasant weather and being conducive for various crops frequently came under deadly explosions and suicide bombings. In the latest series of bloody bombings, a massive blast tore through a mosque at the time of Friday prayer on October 18, reportedly killing nearly 70 and wounding more than 32 others.

Mubarez Atal, Spokesperson for Nangarhar police chief, told Kabul Now the type of the blast has not been discovered yet and a probe is underway to identify the perpetrators.