Monday, March 26, 2012

4 Afghan soldiers killed, 3 injured in Helmand province

According to local officials in southern Helmand province at least 4 Afghan national army soldiers were killed and 3 others were injured following Taliban militants attack in this province.

The officials further added, the incident took place on Sunday night after a number of the Taliban militants ambushed an Afghan national army check post at Washir district of southern Helmand province. Taliban militants group claimed responsibility behind the incident.

A media official at the provincial police commandment Mohammad Ismail Hotak confirming the report said, at least 4 Afghan army soldiers were killed and 3 others were injured following the incident.

Mr. Hotak further added the assailant militants managed to flee the area after carrying attack and joint Afghan and NATO troops hav launched a search operation to detain those involved behind the attack.

This comes as an individual in Afghan national army uniform shot dead at least 2 NATO service members at Lashkargah city of southern Helmand province.

from KHAAMA
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