250 Afghan police officers poisoned in northern Balkh province

Districts of Balkh. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

According to reports at least 250 Afghan police officers were poisoned in northern Balkh province of Afghanistan on Tuesday night.

A local official speaking on the condition of anonymity confirmed the report and said the police officers were poisoned in Marmal district at a military compound.

The main reason behind the poisoning of the Afghan police officers is not know yet and it is not clear if any officer died following the incident.

No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.

In a similar incident around 200 Afghan army officers were poisoned after having lunch at a training facility in capital Kabul earlier last year.

Enemy infiltration among the Afghan security forces have been a major concern but it is yet not clear if it was an attempt by any sleeping agent to poison Afghan police officers in northern Balkh province of Afghanistan.

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Dec. 05., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in Watahpur district, Kunar province, yesterday that resulted in the death of the insurgent leader, Mohammed Yar Gul, and two other insurgents.

Mohammed Yar Gul coordinated the movement of insurgent fighters throughout Kunar province. He was directly involved in suicide attack operations in the region and planned and conducted improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Watahpur.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

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Yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in Mazar-e Sharif district, Balkh province that resulted in the death of Nasrullah, a district-level Taliban leader in Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province. Nasrullah, also known as Hijran, directed and coordinated insurgent attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Chahar Bolak. During the operation, the combined security force killed one other insurgent and seized a large quantity of improvised explosive device material.

An Afghan and coalition security force detained an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan facilitator during an operation in Kunduz district, Kunduz province, yesterday. The facilitator oversaw the transfer of improvised explosive device materials to insurgents, and directed the emplacement of IEDs against Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also detained one suspected insurgent as a result of the operation.

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Raped children in Afghanistan

GOZARAH, Afghanistan-Village girls wait as the Afghan National Police unload a shipment of humanitarian aid at their village, Feb. 4.  (ISAF photo by U.S. Air Force TSgt Laura K. Smith)(released) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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5 year old Afghan girl raped in Balkh province

Afghan police forces arrested an Afghan man accused of raping a five years old girl in northern Balkh province of Afghanistan.

Provincial police spokesman Shir Jan Durani said the man was arrested in Kaldar city in northern Balkh province and is 22 years old.

Mr. Durani further added the victim female kid was raped on Thursday night in a wedding ceremony and was taken to hospital for the treatment purposes.

This comes as there has been a growth in rape cases and sexual abusement of the Afghan kids in various cities of Afghanistan during the recent years.

Afghan interior ministry earlier said a mosque Imam had sexually abused an Afghan child in northern Samangan province and another security guard working for the Attorney General office in Kunar province was arrested over rape charges of another Afghan kid in this province.

Meanwhile a 12 years old girl was raped by a group of men in north-eastern Takhar province of Afghanistan in the month of May last year.

Civil society activists and women rights advocates have urged the Afghan government to take strict actions for trying those involved behind rape cases in Afghanistan.

In the meantime a number of critics accuse the Afghan government for being failed to introduce those behind the rape cases of Afghan children and called it a motive behind growing rape cases in the country.

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Teenager Afghan boy sexually abused, murdered in Herat

Local authorities in western Herat province of Afghanistan on Monday said a teenager Afghan boy was murdered by unknown men after he was sexually abused in this province.

Afghan police officials confirmed they have arrested 3 men in connection to the abuse and murder of the 13 year old Afghan boy.

According to reports the deceased Afghan boy was recognized as Younus and a school student.

Provincial security chief Abdul Hamid Hamidi said the teenager boy was abused by his neighboring and was killed by the men.

This comes as there has been a growth in sexual abuse and rape cases in Afghanistan during the recent moths.

A five year old Afghan girl was raped by a man in northern Balkh province.

In the meantime local police officials in Herat province said the detained men are police officers and are residents of southern Kandahar and eastern Logar province.

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Heavy explosion rocks northern Baghlan province

A heavy explosion rocked northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan early Tuesday morning.

According to reports the incident took place in Central Baghlan district at the Sugar Factory City after an improvised explosive device planted on a roadside went off.

There are no reports regarding the casualties as a result of the incidents and reports suggest that the municipality workers are present and working in the area when the
incident took place.

In the meantime Syed Kabir Sahibzada mayor of the Sugar Factory city said the incident took place around 7:45 am while municipality workers were working the area.

He said only one municipality worker was critically injured following the blast and was taken to hospital for treatment purposes.

Mr. Sahibzada accused the Taliban group for the incident but the Taliban officials have not commented regarding the incident so far.

Taliban group and other insurgents frequently use improvised explosive device to target Afghan and coalition security forces which normally leads to civilians casualties.

Recently at least 15 members of a family were killed following a roadside bomb blast while they were on their way to attend a wedding ceremony in Dawlatabad district of northern Balkh province.

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14 Taliban militants give up fighting in northern Afghan town

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MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- More than a dozen Taliban fighters gave up fighting and resumed normal life in Balkh province 305 km north of capital city Kabul on Tuesday.

"Fourteen of our dissident brothers gave up fighting and handed over their weapons to police in Charbolak district today," provincial police chief Mohammad Salim Ahsas said, while welcoming the former fighters in a ceremony held there.

These former fighters were active in Charbolak district and adjoining areas for the past couple of years and with their joining the peace process, the security will be further improved in the area, he added.

Taliban militants fighting the government are yet to comment.

More than 3,500 Taliban militants, according to officials, have joined the government-backed peace process in Afghanistan since early this year, a claim rebuffed by Taliban as baseless.

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Aug. 23., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban weapons supplier in Chaparhar district, Nangarhar province, today.

The weapons supplier acquired and distributed mortars and other weapons to Taliban fighters in the district. In the weeks prior to his arrest, he delivered multiple weapons to Taliban fighters in the area.

During the operation, an armed insurgent threatened the security force. The security force engaged and killed him.

The security force also detained one additional suspected insurgent.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

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An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in an operation to arrest a senior Taliban leader in Chimtal district, Balkh province, yesterday. The Taliban leader is responsible for indirect fire and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

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An Afghan and coalition security force discovered a narcotics cache during an operation in Panjwai district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The cache included 545 kilograms (1,201 pounds) of marijuana. The security force also detained one suspected insurgent. The drugs were destroyed by the security force on site.

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Aug. 17., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Alisheng district, Laghman province, today.

The Taliban leader supplied heavy weapons and explosives to insurgents in the area and directed insurgent attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. In the weeks leading up to his arrest, the Taliban leader was involved in planning attacks against local Afghan citizens.

The security force also detained two suspected insurgents and seized several weapons and 3 kg of opium during the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

In Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested numerous suspected insurgents during an operation to detain a Taliban leader today. The Taliban leader finances Taliban fighters in Chimtal district and provides them with weapons.

South
An Afghan and coalition security force detained a suspected insurgent during an operation to arrest a Taliban leader in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The Taliban leader plans and directs improvised explosive device attacks, and acquires suicide vests for use in attacks on Afghan and coalition forces.

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Aug. 11., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force discovered an insurgent bomb-making facility and seized more than 180 kilograms (400 pounds) of explosives during a security operation in Muqer district, Ghazni province, today.

During the search of the bomb-making facility, the security force also seized improvised explosive device components.

One suspected insurgent was detained by the security force during the operation.

The explosives were safely destroyed by the security force.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

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An Afghan and coalition security force arrested the leader of a Taliban cell in Chimtal district, Balkh province, Friday. The Taliban leader and the group of insurgents under his control conducted attacks against Afghan security forces throughout the region. He was also responsible for attacks against civilian contractors and reconstruction projects in the province.

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An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Now Zad district, Helmand province, Thursday. The leader controlled a group of insurgents that specialized in the building and emplacement of improvised explosive devices and suicide attacks.

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Aug. 08., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today.

The leader controlled an insurgent cell responsible for multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the region.

At the time of his arrest, the Taliban cell leader was in the process of acquiring heavy weapons and explosives for future attacks.

The security force also detained one suspected insurgent during the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

In Chimtal district, Balkh province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to arrest a senior Taliban leader today. The senior leader funds insurgent operations and coordinates attacks throughout the district. During the operation, the security force detained one suspected insurgent.

South
Afghan and coalition officials announced yesterday that Haji Shakur, a Taliban leader in Chora and Baluchi districts of Uruzgan province, was one of the suspected insurgents arrested during an operation in Tarin Kot district, Uruzgan province, July 31. The operation was conducted by an Afghan security force, supported by coalition troops. Shakur was a mid-level Taliban leader who controlled dozens of insurgent fighters and is responsible for conducting a number of insurgent attacks in both Chora and Baluchi districts. He provided those under his control with ammunition and weapons, and was involved in recruiting local Afghans from the area for the Taliban. Shakur was also an explosives expert responsible for building improvised explosive devices used to attack Afghan and coalition forces.

In Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Taliban leader today. The Taliban leader oversees insurgent activity in the area and provides heavy weapons, improvised explosive devices and ammunition to Taliban associated insurgents throughout the district.

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An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Taliban leader in Muqer district, Ghazni province, today. The Taliban leader is responsible for coordinating Taliban attacks throughout the area.

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Afghan National Police arrested four suicide bombers before reaching to their targets

English: Coat of Arms for the Afghan National Police (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Publish Date: Jun 20, 2012

Afghan National Police arrested four suicide bombers before reaching to their targets 

Afghan National Police arrested four suicide bombers while they were travelling to Mazar-e-Sharif City, Capital of Balkh province.

The suicide bombers arrested with three suicide vests in the Shah Mardan region, Andkhoi District of Faryab province.

Ministry of Interior Affairs praises the good work of ANP in ensuring of security to the people of Afghanistan and appreciated people’s cooperation in sharing information with Afghan National Security Forces.

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Suicide attack leaves two civilians killed in Balkh province, Afghanistan

Districts of Balkh. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Publish Date: Jun 12, 2012

Suicide attack leaves two civilians killed in Balkh province

A suicide bomber riding a bicycle blew himself up in the Chahar Bolak District bazaar, Balkh province, today at 10:00 a.m.

As a result, two civilians were killed including a child and five Afghan National Police members were wounded.

The incident is being investigated by Afghan National Police.

Afghan Ministry of Interior Affairs condemns in the strongest terms this suicide attack and prays for a quick recovery of those injured and expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims.

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update from Pajhwok:
by ‌Zabihullah Ihsas on Jun 12, 2012 - 13:57

MAZAR-I-SHARIF (PAN): Three civilians were killed and five policemen injured in a suicide bomb attack near a health clinic in the Charbolak district of northern Balkh province on Tuesday, an official said.

The explosion took place at around 12:30 pm in front of a health clinic, where some explosives concealed in a bicycle were detonated, police spokesman Shir Jan Durani, told Pajhwok Afghan News.

He said three civilians, including a child, were killed and five police injured in the explosion.

The injured were taken to a military hospital and their health condition said to be stable.

The health clinic in-charge, Dr. Abdul Hafiz, said he was busy examining the patients when the blast happened.

Quoting eyewitness, he said it was a suicide attack that killed three civilians and injured six policemen.  He added the dead body of a suicide attacker was also lying at the scene.
Resident, Akhtarbai said the clinic was located near the police headquarters and policemen frequently passed by the area.

Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry in a statement said two civilians, including a child, was among the killed and five police were slightly injured in a suicide bombing in Charbolak district.

Interior Minister Besmillah Mohammadi denounced the attack and extended condolences to the victims’ families.

No group has claimed responsibility so for.

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Afghan army detain 2 suicide bombers in Farah province

According to a statement issued by the Afghan defense ministry, Afghan national army soldiers detained 2 suicide bombers in western Farah province.

The source further added, the two suicide bombers were detained following a military operation based on an intelligence report.

The operation was conducted on Monday evening by 207 Zaffar Afghan National Army commandment, Afghan defense officials said adding that the two suicide bombers were looking to carry out suicide bomb attack during the new year celebration in this province.

Afghan security forces also seized a Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher, 3 AK-47 rifles, 23 hand grenades, 5 Afghan Police uniforms and some other explosives.

This comes as Afghan intelligence few days earlier detained a group of insurgents including suicide bombers in northern Balkh province.

The group was also plotting insurgency and suicide bombing attacks during the new year celebration and assassination of northern Balkh governor Ata Mohammad Noor.

Anti-government armed militant groups yet to comment regarding the report.

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Afghan intelligence curb deadly bombing plot in Balkh

Lotfullah Mashal

Afghan Intelligence (National Directorate for Security) on Sunday announced Afghan security forces curbed a deadly terrorist attack plot in northern Mazar-e-Sharif city.

Afghan NDS officials further added, a group of insurgents who wanted to storm the new ceremony and carry out suicide bomb attack to assassinate provincial governor Ata Mohammad Noor were arrested by Afghan intelligence forces.

A spokesman for the Afghan Intelligence (National Directorate for Security) Lotfullah Mashal while speaking during a press conference said, at least 6 insurgents including suicide bombers were detained following an operation by Afghan intelligence forces.

Mr. Mashal further added, the detained insurgents include Qari Gulab appointed district of Nahr-e-Shahi in northern Balkh province, Abdul Hai, Amanullah, Ezaullah, Mukhtar, Qari Abdul Salam and Qari Rahimullah, who wanted to plot and carry out suicide bomb attack during the new year (Nawoz) celebrations and assassinate the provincial governor for northern Balkh province Ata Mohammad Noor.

He also said, the insurgents were looking to attack the ISAF commandment in northern Mazar-e-Sharif city, Mazar-e-Sharif highway and Mazar-e-Sharif airport.

Afghan intelligence forces also seized at least 53 bags of explosives and other explosives, Lotfullah Mashal said.

Afghan NDS spokesman Lotfullah Mashal emphasized that suicide bombing and other insurgency attacks are being plotted outside the country.

The detained insurgents confessed to their crimes during the preliminary investigations, he said.

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Two Terrorist Groups Captured in Mazar

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Two groups of terrorists who intended to disrupt Afghanistan's New Year celebrations in March were captured by Afghan security forces in northern Balkh province, local officials said on Sunday.
Afghan forces are fully prepared to provide security for the New Year - or Nawroz - celebrations which will happen on March 20, Provincial Police Chief General Ismatullah Alizai said.

Insurgents are trying to disrupt the celebrations but security forces will not allow them, he added.

"One 11-men group and one 6-men group that were preparing to disrupt the Nawroz celebrations in Balkh provinces were captured." General Alizai added.

Nawroz is a traditional celebration for Farsi speaking countries in Asia marking the first day of spring. It is the start of a new year according to the solar calendar.

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