Despite security challenges, Afghans are heading to the polling station to cast their votes.
Security has been a major issue in the run-up to the Election Day.
More than 70,000 security forces are deployed to ensure the security of the voters.
The election has been delayed by a week in Kandahar following the assassination of the province’s police chief, General Abdul Raziq.
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