10 buzkashi game spectators killed in Afghanistan suicide attack

Districts of Kunduz. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

KABUL - A suicide bomber blew himself up, killing 10 people Wednesday as a crowd of Afghans was watching the traditional sport of goat grabbing locally known as buzkashi, officials said.
Among the 10 killed in the bombing in the remote village of Basos were several family members of the Afghan speaker of parliament, according to police spokesman Lal Mohammad Ahmadzai.

Ahmadzai said the dead include his father, a nephew and two brothers, one among them was the district police chief.

At least eight people were wounded after the attacker strapped with explosives struck during the game being played in front of 3,000 spectators, the spokesman said.

Buzkashi, or "goat grabbing", is the national sport of Afghanistan, and involves two teams who try to accumulate points by propelling a headless goat carcass to the scoring area.

Buzkashi is often compared to polo as it is played on horseback.

However, while polo is played with a ball, and buzkashi is played with a headless goat.

The attack occurred around 6 p.m. local time, as fans were gathering around the players after they came off the field at the end of the match, Kunduz province police spokesman Syed Sarwar said.

Afghan president Hamid Karzai condemned the bombers for attacking Afghan civilians.

"There was no foreign soldier or individual there, yet this was carried out by those terrorists who claim they are the enemies of foreign forces," Karzai said in a statement.

Meanwhile, US military officials Wednesday said they were probing the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan Monday night that killed five American service members.

The death of five US troops brought the total number of US troops killed that day to seven, making it the deadliest day for US forces so far this year.

Two US special operations forces were gunned down hours earlier in an insider attack by an Afghan policeman in eastern Afghanistan.

The NATO military coalition said in a statement that initial reports showed no enemy activity in the area at the time of the helicopter crash. The cause of the crash is under investigation, the statement said.

A US official said all five of the dead were American. The official said the helicopter went down outside Kandahar city.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.

from ANI
Wednesday 13th March, 2013

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 30 Armed Taliban Killed (Mar.03.2013.)

Publish Date: Mar 03, 2013

In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 30 Armed Taliban Killed

Counterterrorism:

In past 24 hours, Afghan National Police conducted 12 joint clearance operations with the cooperation of Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces to clean some of the areas from terrorists and enemies of peace and stability of Afghanistan.

The operations were conducted in Kunar, Nangarhar, Kunduz, Balkh, Kandahar, Zabul and Helmand provinces, as a result 30 armed Taliban were killed, six wounded and seven other armed Taliban were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated some amount of light and heavy round ammunitions and IEDs.

During the same 24 hour period, Afghan National Police discovered and defused six different types of mines placed by enemies of Afghanistan for destructive activities in Ghazni and Khost provinces.

 

Counter Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained a suspect accused of drug trafficking in the 2nd District of Kabul-City.

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Roadside bomb wounds 3 police in northern Afghan town

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- A roadside bomb struck police van in Kunduz province 250 km north of Kabul on Saturday, wounding three police personnel, provincial police chief Mohammad Khalil Andarabai said.

"A mine planted by anti-government militants struck a police vehicle at around 01:30 p.m. today injuring three policemen," Andarabi said to Xinhua.

The incident, he added took place on the road leading to Shir Khan Bandar border town.

Meantime, Zabihullah Mujahid who claims to speak for the Taliban outfit in talks with media via telephone from unknown location claimed of responsibility, saying eight police were killed in the blast, a claim rejected by the police official as groundless.

from XINHUA
2013-02-23 19:00:45

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Feb. 21., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force arrested six insurgents during an operation in search of an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader in Kunduz district, Kunduz province, today.

The leader is allegedly instrumental in manufacturing, procuring and distributing improvised explosive devices for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the province.

The security force also seized a shotgun as a result of the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout
Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force killed a Taliban leader, Abdul Qahar, and one other insurgent during an operation in Qal'ah-ye Zal district, Kunduz province, yesterday. Abdul Qahar was responsible for the coordination of attacks against coalition forces and the planning and acquisition of weapons. The security force conducted a precision strike, killing him and the other insurgent.

East

During an operation in Charkh district, Logar province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces killed an insurgent they observed conducting nefarious activity. The security force engaged the insurgent with a precision strike, killing him.

Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the death of a Taliban leader, Ikleel, during a security operation in Charkh district, Logar province, yesterday. Ikleel, also known as Shakeel, was responsible for distributing weapons to insurgent forces in Logar province. He also planned and executed attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also seized a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, multiple RPG rounds, multiple AK-47 assault rifles and one machine gun as a result of this operation.

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2 ANA soldiers killed in Faryab rocket attack

Districts of Faryab. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

MAIMANA (PAN): Two Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and a third was injured when insurgents fired rockets at their base in the Ghormach district of northern Faryab province, an official said on Monday.

One attacker was killed and a second was injured when the troops retaliated on Sunday, Gen. Noor Mohammad Hamid, the first brigade commander at 209th Shahin Military Crops, told Pajhwok Afghan News.

But acting district chief for Ghormach Asal Khan put at three the number of ANA soldiers killed. He said two others were injured in the rocket fire that came at a time the Afghan soldiers were busy offering prayers.

Two attackers and a local policeman were injured during the ensuing clash that took place along the Ghormach highway, the official said.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed injuries to only one fighter, claiming four ANA soldiers were killed and one of their vehicles destroyed in the rocket attack.

Elsewhere, two armed rebels were detained in northern Kunduz province, police spokesman, Syed Sarwar Husaini, said.

The pair was apprehended in Gortipa area on the outskirts of Kunduz City, the provincial capital, during a security operation that lasted two days, he said. Six landmines were seized.

from Pajhwok
By Pajhwok Report Feb 11, 2013 - 15:47   

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Taliban leader killed in Kunduz airstrike

Districts of Kunduz. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

KABUL (PAN): A notorious Taliban leader named Hamid Gul was killed during a joint Afghan-coalition security operation in the Chahar Darah district of northern Kunduz province on Thursday, the alliance said on Friday.

Gul, who oversaw 25 insurgent fighters, conducted attacks against Afghan officials and Afghan and coalition forces in the district, an ISAF statement said.

His group was responsible for the acquisition of improvised explosive device-making materials, IED construction and emplacement in the district. He was killed in a precision strike.

Kunduz police spokesman Syed Sarwar Hussaini said a man had been killed in a NATO airstrike in the Nawabad area of Chardara, but it remained unclear if the slain person had links with the militants.

The ISAF statement further said an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) leader was arrested in Yangi Qal‘ah district of northern Takhar province. The detainee, an explosives expert, assisted planning an impending high profile attack, the alliance claimed.

Three insurgents were detained in the Panjwai district of southern Kandahar province and another five in the Baraki Barak district of central Logar, the statement said.

By Pajhwok Report
Feb 8, 2013 - 16:52

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Gunmen assassinate district chief in eastern Afghanistan

According to reports unknown gunmen on Tuesday assassinated district chief for Hesa-e-Dowom Kohistan.

The incident took place in Saha-e-Jamal area early Tuesday morning after unknown gunmen opened fire on Syed Mushtaq Sadat.

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

The wave of insurgency has been rampant in northern and eastern Afghanistan during the past one week. This comes as a suicide car bomber has killed five civilians and wounded another 25 in a botched attempt to hit a convoy of NATO supply trucks in eastern Kapisa province on Friday.

In the meantime at least 10 people including two government officials were killed following a suicide bomb blast in northern Kunduz province of Afghanistan on Saturday evening.

At least 18 others were also injured following the blast which took place in a busy market in Kunduz city.

from KHAAMA
By Sajad - 29 Jan 2013, 10:04 am

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Suicide Bomber Kills 10 Afghan Police

A suicide bombing in northern Afghanistan has killed 10 policemen, including the local counter-terrorism chief.

Authorities say the suicide bomber was driving a motorcycle when he blew himself up at an intersection in Kunduz city Saturday. The explosion wounded at least 18 other people.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Suicide attacks by insurgents are frequent across Afghanistan.

On Friday, a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan, killing five civilians. No NATO service members were harmed in the explosion.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for that attack.

from VOA News
January 26, 2013

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 35 Suspects Arrested (Jan.02.2013.)

Publish Date: Jan 02, 2013

In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 35 Suspects Arrested

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched 12 joint clearance operations in Baghlan, Kunduz, Kandahar, Uruzgan, Ghazni, Khost, Farah and Helmand provinces.

As a result of these operations, one armed Talib was killed and 35 suspects were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated five different types of weapons, 73 mortar rounds, 29 different types of mines, four hand grenades and an explosives-laden vehicle.

During the same 24 hour period, Afghan National Police discovered and defused four drums full of explosives and four missiles which were placed by the enemies of peace and stability in Zabul and Nimroz provinces.

 

Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained nine suspects accused of murder and theft in the 8th and 9th Districts of Kabul-City yesterday.

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Taliban leader Nurullah Khan killed in Kunduz province

A local Taliban leader was killed following a joint military operation by Afghan and coalition security forces in northern Kunduz province of Afghanistan.

International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) following a statement announced, “During a security operation in Imam Sahib district, Kunduz province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition force killed the Taliban leader, Nurullah Khan, and one other insurgent.”

The source further added, “Nurullah Khan, also known as Shaker, transported and distributed weapons for insurgents in Kunduz province. At the time of his death, Nurullah Khan was coordinating the movement of explosives for use in a future improvised explosive device attack.”

Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Khanabad district, Kunduz province, ISAF following the statement adding that the leader organized insurgent fighters and procured improvised explosive devices for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the district. He also provided IEDs and other weapons for insurgents in other areas of the province.

In a separate operation in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Taliban leader who coordinated improvised explosive device attacks and distributed IEDs and IED components to insurgents in the district, ISAF adding that during the operation, the security force also detained three suspected insurgents.

ISAF also added, during an operation in Khost district, Khost province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested the Haqqani leader who planned the Dec. 26 suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack against Forward Operating Base Chapman. At the time of his arrest, the leader was planning an SVBIED attack targeting Afghan and coalition forces. During the operation, the security force killed one insurgent.

Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, ISAF said. The leader planned and executed direct fire and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, and oversaw the emplacement of IEDs in the district. During the operation, the security force detained several suspected insurgents and seized multiple weapons.

from KHAAMA
By Sadaf Shinwari - January 1 2013, 11:12 am

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Jan. 01., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – During a security operation in Imam Sahib district, Kunduz province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition force killed the Taliban leader, Nurullah Khan, and one other insurgent.

Nurullah Khan, also known as Shaker, transported and distributed weapons for insurgents in Kunduz province. At the time of his death, Nurullah Khan was coordinating the movement of explosives for use in a future improvised explosive device attack.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Khanabad district, Kunduz province, today. The leader organized insurgent fighters and procured improvised explosive devices for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the district. He also provided IEDs and other weapons for insurgents in other areas of the province.

South

In Arghandab district, Kandahar province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Taliban leader who coordinated improvised explosive device attacks and distributed IEDs and IED components to insurgents in the district. During the operation, the security force also detained three suspected insurgents.

East

During an operation in Khost district, Khost province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested the Haqqani leader who planned the Dec. 26 suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack against Forward Operating Base Chapman. At the time of his arrest, the leader was planning an SVBIED attack targeting Afghan and coalition forces. During the operation, the security force killed one insurgent.

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, today. The leader planned and executed direct fire and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, and oversaw the emplacement of IEDs in the district. During the operation, the security force detained several suspected insurgents and seized multiple weapons.

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5 dead in Takhar, Kunduz incidents

Map of Afghanistan with Takhar highlighted (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

KUNDUZ CITY (PAN): Five people were killed in two separate incidents in northern Takhar and Kunduz provinces, an official said on Sunday.

Robbers entered a house in the Sayab area of Bangi district on Saturday night, killing the owner, Takhar police spokesman, Abdul Khalil Aseer, told Pajhwok Afghan News.

Before the house owner could fire at the robbers, they shot him dead, Aseer said, adding one of the guests also sustained injuries in the shooting.

The thieves managed to flee the area, but one of them was killed and a second injured as a result of infighting for unknown reason, the police spokesman said.

A Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said the fighters attacked a vehicle of the deputy district chief, damaging his car and killing Qayamuddin, an agent of the National Directorate of Security (NDS). However, officials rejected the claim as baseless.

Three robbers were killed and a fourth arrested when a group of robbers fled from the Bangi district of Takhar to the Khanabad town of Kunduz. The fleeing thieves clashed with a local illegal armed group, said the deputy head of Khanabad district, Kudratullah Safi.

from Pajhwok
By Hidayatullah Nov 25, 2012 - 14:19   

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, Four Armed Taliban Killed (13.Nov.2012.)

Publish Date: Nov 13, 2012

In Several Joint Clearance Operations, Four Armed Taliban Killed

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched 10 joint clearance operations in Kabul, Nangarhar, Kunduz, Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan, Logar, Paktiya, Herat and Farah provinces.

As a result of these operations, four armed Taliban were killed, one wounded and 19 others were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated 15 kilos of opium, six AK-47 assault rifles, four different types of weapons, 27 heavy rounds, 30700 light rounds, six different types of mines and 20 kilos explosives.

Additionally, Afghan National Police discovered and defused a remote control mine as a result of security operation in the Pul-e-Khumri City capital of Baghlan province, yesterday.

 

Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained three suspects accused of theft in the 5th District of Kabul-City.

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 6 Armed Taliban Killed (12.Nov.2012.)

Publish Date: Nov 12, 2012

In Several Joint Clearance Operations, Six Armed Taliban Killed

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched 10 joint clearance operations in Takhar, Kunduz, Kandahar, Uruzgan, Logar, Ghazni, Paktiya and Helmand provinces.

As a result of these operations, six armed Taliban were killed and nine others were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated 2210 kilos of opium, eight AK-47 assault rifles, six different types of weapons, three heavy rounds, 400 light rounds, three different types of mines, eight hand grenades, one motorcycle and two vehicles.

Additionally, Afghan National Police discovered and defused two anti-vehicle mines as a result of security operations in Laghman and Nangarhar provinces, yesterday.

 

Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained four suspects accused of theft and assault in the 10th and 15th Districts of Kabul-City.

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4 Armed Taliban Killed, 2 Wounded and 22 Arrested by ANP (24.Oct.2012.)

Publish Date: Oct 24, 2012

Four Armed Taliban Killed, Two Wounded and 22 Arrested by Afghan National Police

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched six joint clearance operations in Kabul, Kunduz, Kandahar, Zabul, Ghazni, Khost, and Helmand provinces.

As a result of these operations, four armed Taliban were killed, two wounded and 22 others were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated some amount of light and heavy rounds.

Additionally, Afghan National Police discovered and defused two anti-vehicle mines as a result of security operations in Laghman and Logar provinces, yesterday.

 

Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained two suspects accused of theft and trafficking in the 2nd and 10th Districts of Kabul-City.

 Ten Taliban fighters stand handcuffed after they were captured with their ammunitions during an operation by Afghan security forces in Helmand province south of Afghanistan, Oct. 24, 2012. Around ten Taliban fighters captured with their ammunitions by Afghan security forces during an operation on Wednesday, officials said. (Xinhua/Zaheer)

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21 Armed Taliban Killed and 8 Arrested by ANP (22.Oct.2012.)

  Publish Date: Oct 22, 2012

21 Armed Taliban Killed and Eight Arrested by Afghan National Police

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched 11 joint clearance operations in Kunduz, Uruzgan, Maidan Wardak, Ghazni, Farah, Ghor and Helmand provinces.

As a result of these operations, 21 armed Taliban were killed and eight others were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated 41 kilos of opium, seven different types of weapons, two radio handsets, 13 heavy rounds, 24 different types of mines, 7850 kilos of chemicals and one motorcycle.

Additionally, Afghan National Police discovered and defused four different types of mines as a result of security operations in Kunar, Laghman and Baghlan provinces, yesterday.

Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained two individuals accused of murder and trafficking in the 4th and 9th Districts of Kabul-City.

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2 Armed Taliban Killed and 12 Arrested by ANP

Publish Date: Oct 21, 2012

Two Armed Taliban Killed and 12 Arrested by Afghan National Police

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched four joint clearance operations in Kabul, Kunduz, Faryab and Ghazni provinces.

As a result of these operations, two armed Taliban were killed and 12 others were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated 800 kilos of opium, two different types of weapons, four mortar rounds, 13 heavy rounds, seven different types of mines, 50 kilos of explosives and seven rockets.

Additionally, Afghan National Police discovered and defused four anti-vehicle mines as a result of security operations in Zabul and Maidan Wardak provinces, yesterday.

 

Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained three individuals accused of murder, trafficking and theft in the Shakar Dara, 5th and 17th Districts of Kabul-City.

 

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6 Armed Taliban Killed and 8 Arrested by ANP (20.Oct.2012.)

Publish Date: Oct 20, 2012
Six Armed Taliban Killed and Eight Arrested by Afghan National Police

Counterterrorism:
During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched five joint clearance operations in Helmand, Sar-e-Pul, Kunduz, Ghazni and Kandahar provinces.
As a result of these operations, six armed Taliban were killed and eight others were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces. Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated one PKM machine gun, six AK-47 assault rifles, six heavy rounds, 14 different types of mines, 46 kilos of explosives, two radio handsets and four motorcycles.

Additionally, Afghan National Police discovered and defused seven different types of mines as a result of security operations in Nooristan, Faryab and Zabul provinces, yesterday.

Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained three individuals accused of murder and theft in the 5th and 11th Districts of Kabul-City.

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18 Armed Taliban Killed, 8 Wounded and 19 Arrested by ANP (14.Oct.2012.)

Publish Date: Oct 14, 2012

18 Armed Taliban Killed, Eight Wounded and 19 Arrested by Afghan National Police

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched nine joint clearance operations in Sar-e-Pul, Kunduz, Baghlan, Laghman, Kandahar, Helmand, Ghazni, Khost and Zabul provinces.

As a result of these operations, 18 armed Taliban were killed, eight wounded and 19 others were arrested by Afghan National Police.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated two PKM machine guns, four rocket launchers, seven AK-47 assault rifles, two different types of weapons, five different types of mines, two hand grenades and two radio handsets.

Additionally, Afghan National Police discovered and defused one remote control mine as a result of security operation in the Suroobi District of Kabul province, yesterday.

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28 Armed Taliban Killed, 1 Wounded and 13 Arrested by ANP (7.Oct.2012.)

Publish Date: Oct 07, 2012

28 Armed Taliban Killed, One Wounded and 13 Arrested by Afghan National Police

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched 17 joint clearance operations in Kabul, Nangarhar, Laghman, Kapisa, Kunduz, Faryab, Uruzgan, Maidan Wardak, Ghazni, Paktika, Paktiya and Farah provinces.

As a result of these operations, 28 armed Taliban were killed, one wounded and 13 others were arrested by Afghan National Police.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated five rocket launchers, one PKM machine gun, 12 AK-47 assault rifles with 24 magazines, two radio handset, 1000 light rounds, 21 heavy rounds, three different types of mines and 19 hand grenades.

Additionally, Afghan National Police discovered and defused a roadside mine which was placed by enemies of peace and stability in the Aab Pashak region, Grashk District of Helmand province, yesterday.

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