Taliban militants in Afghanistan say they are responsible for attacking the house of a Member of Parliament in Kabul, killing at least five people. The attack took place in the compound of the Helmand MP, Mir Wali. He is believed to have survived but two of his grandchildren are reported to have been killed. Security forces at the scene say the gunmen are now holding hostages. Security in Kabul has deteriorated significantly throughout 2016. <br/><br/>The three gunmen began their assault yesterday, with at least one of the attackers reported by Tolo News to have detonated explosives inside. A number of people are reported to have been wounded including a former police chief. Gunfire and explosions were recently reported to have been heard at the premises in the west of the city.<br/><br/>Relatives and friends of Mr Wali – who is reported to have escaped the attackers through the house of a neighbour – are believed to be among the hostages. The Taliban in a statement said suicide bombers attacked the house because it was hosting an important gathering of security officials.