Two civilians killed, one wounded in Helmand province

Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Independent Departments of the Local Governance
Office of the Provincial Governor of Helmand
Helmand's Provincial Media Office

 

No: 0064 - News Release - Date: 2012-05-27

 

IED explosion killed innocent civilians in Helmand

 

Sunday 27th may; two civilians were killed and one other wounded as a result of terrorist’s IED
(improvised explosive device) explosion in Ghamgyan village, Marjah district of Helmand
province today around half past ten o’clock Am.
The two civilians were killed and one injured while driving in the Mazda vehicle and was
exploded by the terrorist’s land improvised mine in the area.
After the explosion the security forces arrested a person in the area from Waziristan and he is
under the investigation at the moment.
Helmand governor condemns the explosion harshly and offers own sympathy to the relatives and
family of the departed and pray for Allah paradise for the departed souls.
Also special force of National army conducted special operation on Saturday night in Mohammad
Anwar shah village, Gereshk district of Helmand province.
As a result of the operation eight suspects were arrested in the area and are under the investigation
at the moment. 

Posted in: Afghanistan, Helmand, Helmand Province, Improvised explosive device, Waziristan