The incident took place in Maidan Wardak province's Maidan Shahr.

According to police, the bomb was placed along the wall of the university.

The deceased has been identified as Ghiasuddin, a commander of Hizb-e-Islami, by Sahrifullah Hotak, a member of the Provincial Council in Maidan Wardak.

Hotak said Ghiasuddin was among the three people killed in the blast.

Hizb-e-Islami is yet to comment on the report.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.