Kapisa suicide bombing claims 3 lives

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CHARIKAR (PAN): Three people were killed and four others wounded in a suicide car bombing in the Tagab district of central Kapisa province on Friday, an official said.

Qais Qadiri, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the bomber was a car driver detonated his explosive vest in Titarkhel area in the afternoon.

He said a woman and her son travelling in the car were killed and four others wounded as a result of the blast. The driver set off his suicide vest when police stopped the vehicle at a checkpoint in the area.

The injured were rushed to a health facility of French forces before being taken to the a US military airbase in Bagram, the gubernatorial spokesman explained.

Meanwhile, the provincial police chief, Brig. Gen. Faqir Ahmad Siddiqui, said they had received an intelligence tip-off regarding Taliban’s plan to conduct attacks in Mahmood Raqi -- the provincial capital.

Subsequently, he said tight security measures had been put in place. He said one policeman was among the wounded, but his injuries were not life-threatening.

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By Farid Tanha May 10, 2013 - 16:06

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Civilians among 18 killed in Tagab

MAHMOOD RAQI (PAN): More than a dozen Taliban fighters were killed during an operation in the Tagab district of central Kapisa province, officials claimed on Tuesday. But a resident alleged six civilians were among the dead.

The ongoing operation was launched Monday night by Afghan and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) personnel in the Badarab area of the district, the town’s administrative head said.

Abdul Qudus Safi told Pajhwok Afghan News a dozen insurgents were killed and one injured detained by the security forces. He would not give further details of the swoop.

But a resident of Mirakhel area said on condition of anonymity that a local Taliban commander, Lal Said and eight of his associates were killed in the operation, which also claimed the lives of six civilians.

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By Farid Tanha Feb 12, 2013 - 13:32

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5 civilians killed, 20 injured in Kapisa suicide attack

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CHARIKAR (PAN): Five civilians were killed and 20 others injured in a suicide attack on an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) convoy in the Tagab district of central Kapisa province on Friday, an official said.

The explosion took place at around 7am in a bazaar near Qalay-i-Saleh village, the district's administrative chief, Abdul Qudus Safi, told Pajhwok Afghan News. He said five civilians, including two children, were killed and 20 others injured in the attack.

Without commenting on their condition, he said the injured were under medical treatment at a hospital.

Meanwhile, the Taliban claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing, saying that the target was an ISAF convoy passing the area. The group's spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid said 12 NATO-led soldiers were killed and two of its vehicles damaged.

But the NATO-led force rejected the claim as groundless. “At this time, there are no reports of ISAF fatalities or injuries, but initial reports indicate the blast killed several Afghan civilians.” a statement from the force said.

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By Farid Tanha Jan 25, 2013 - 09:55
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Suicide bomb blast rocks Kapisa province of Afghanistan

According to local authorities in eastern Kapisa province of Afghanistan, a suicide bomber detonated his explosives at Tagab district on Friday morning.
Deputy provincial governor Aziz-ur-Rahman Tawab confirming the reports said at least five civilians were killed and over ten others were wounded following the blast.

Mr. Tawab further added the suicide bomber was looking to target a convoy of the NATO troops however the bomber detonated explosives packed in the vehicle near a residential house.

The incident took place in Jalo Khel area at Tagab district.

In the meantime Taliban militants group claimed responsibility behind the incident and a spokesman for the Taliban group Zabiullah Mujahid claimed at least 12 US troops were killed and two tanks were completely damaged following the attack.

The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) confirmed the attack. ”According to our reports, there was a vehicle attack on the coalition convoy in Tagab district, but we have no reports of coalition deaths or injuries,” said Les Carroll, an ISAF spokesman.



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By Sajad - January 25 2013, 11:50 am 

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Koh-i-Safi Taliban chief nabbed

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CHARIKAR/MAHMOODRAQI (PAN): Two militants were killed and a Taliban-designated district chief, along with his associate, detained in central Parwan and Kapisa provinces, the spy service said on Sunday.

The National Directorate of Security in a statement said the Taliban-designated district chief for Koh-i-Safi, Mullah Rohullah and his associate were detained based on an intelligence report in the town on Sunday.

The statement said Rohullah was involved in various insurgent activities and his arrest would help improve security in the district.

Elsewhere in Kapisa, 10 heavy bullets, seven rockets and some ammunition were seized in Syed Khil and Koh-i-Safi districts and Charikar city, added the statement.

Separately, two Taliban militants were killed during an airstrike by foreign troops in the Alasai district in Kapisa on Saturday night, said Mullah Mohammad Omari, the town's administrative head.

He said the operation was jointly conducted by Afghan and foreign troops.

Taliban have not yet commented on the incident.

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by Farid Tanha on Jul 22, 2012 - 19:03

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Construction project site attacked in Kapisa province

According to local authorities in eastern Kapisa province of Afghanistan, at least three people were killed and four others were injured following an explosion in this province.

The officials further added the incident took place in a construction site of water dam in this province.

Chief of the provincial council Shaista Jan Ahadi said the professional staff of the construction project was attacked.

In the meantime Taliban militants group claimed responsibility behind the incident and said at least 8 security guards who were providing escort to NATO supply convoy was killed following the attack by Taliban fighters.

However provincial council chief denied the claims of the Taliban group.

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By Sajad - Thu Jul 19, 3:55 pm

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Police killed in eastern Afghanistan blast

Tagab District (in Green) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Second suicide attack in as many weeks kills four police in Kapisa, including group commander of local police force.

A suicide bomber has detonated himself in eastern Afghanistan killing four police officers and five civilians.

Witnesses told Al Jazeera that local police appeared to be the target of Monday's attack in eastern Kapisa province, where the majority of France's 3,500 troops in Afghanistan are stationed.

The explosion in Tagab, a troubled district of Kapisa, killed the local police commander, his son, and two of his guards, provincial governor Mehrabuddin Safi told the AFP news agency.

Seventeen civilians were injured in the blast in the town's main bazaar, the governor said.

Most of the wounded were Afghan civilians visiting the town for the weekly market day.

Homayoun Rashidi, a local police spokesman, said the bombing targeted a group commander in the force known as the Afghan Local Police, which forms part of the Afghan government's security forces but does not come under the national police set-up.

Monday's blast is the second in as many weeks in Kapisa province.

Four French troops and two of their Afghan interpreters were killed in a suicide bomb attack last weekend, which was claimed by the Taliban.

That attack led French President Francois Hollande to call for the withdrawal of French troops from the Central Asian nation starting from July.

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Civilians killed and injured in military operation in Kapisa province

Tagab District (in Green) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

According to local officials in eastern Kapisa province, at least 6 Afghan civilians were killed and injured following military operation in this province.

The officials further added, at least 2 Afghan civilians were killed and 4 others were injured during the operations in Tagab district of eastern Kapisa province.

Tagab district chief Abdul Hakim Akhoon confirming the report said, at least 6 Afghan civilians were killed and injured during the military operations conducted during the past few days to clear militants from the area.

This comes as three security guards of Tagab district police chief were killed following a roadside bomb explosion three days back.

Tagab district is considered to be one of the volatile regions of eastern Kapisa province where militants are frequently carrying out insurgency activities.

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Combined operations kill 8, capture 9 in eastern Afghanistan

BAGRAM, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed five insurgents and captured nine in eastern Afghanistan during operations throughout the past 24 hours, April 3.

Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces killed eight insurgents and wounded nine others after responding to small-arms fire in Tagab district, Kapisa province. The wounded were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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NATO air raid injure 8 Afghan kids in Kunar province

According to local authorities in eastern Afghanistan, at least 8 Afghan kids were injured following a NATO air raid at eastern Kunar province.

The officials further added, the incident took place on Wednesday morning after NATO targeted a school at Koz district of eastern Kunar province which injured at least 8 female kids.

Provincial governor spokesman Ahmad Zia Abdulzai confirming the report said, the main motive behind the incident is still unclear.

In the meantime a spokesperson for International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan said they have launched a probe to find out the facts behind the incident.

This comes as at least eight Afghan civilians were killed following an air raid by International coalition security forces at Nejrab district of eastern Kapisa province during the first week of this month.

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15 Afghan civilians and kids killed in NATO air raid

At least 15 Afghan civilians were killed following NATO air raid at eastern Kapisa and Kunar provinces of Afghanistan.

Afghan Presidential Palace in a statement said, the latest investigation findings reveal 15 Afghan civilians including Afghan kids were killed during NATO air raid in these two provinces.

The statement further added, the commission which was appointed by Afghan president Hamid Karzai on Sunday presented their findings report at the security council meeting.

Chief of the investigations committee Mawlawi Shahzada Shahid who visited Kunar said, at least 7 Afghan civilians most of them from a single family was killed during NATO air raid at Soki district in eastern Kunar province.

Meanwhile the committee members who visited eastern Kapisa province also said 8 Afghan kids were killed in NATO air raid at Nejrab district.

Residents of eastern Kapisa and Kunar provinces urged Afghan president Hamid Karzai to prevent NATO air raids, the statement added.

However NATO officials said they are investigating the two incidents.

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NATO air raid kill 8 Afghan civilians in Kapisa province

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According to local authorities in eastern Afghanistan, at least 8 Afghan civilians were killed following an air raid by International Coalition forces in eastern Kapisa province.

The officials further added, the incident took place in Nejrab district of eastern Kapisa province.

A number of local residents said, the civilians were killed while they were feeding their animals on a mountain in Giawa in Nejrab district.

In the meantime Kapisa provincial security chief Abdul Hamid said, the identities of those killed during the air raid is not recognized yet.

He also said, investigations have been put in place to find out the facts behind the incident.

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Explosion kill and injure Afghan civilians in Kapisa

According to local authorities in eastern Afghanistan, at least 7 people were killed and injured following an explosion in eastern Kapisa province.

The officials further added, the incident took place after a car packed with explosives went off in Nejrab district of eastern Kapisa province.

District police chief for Nejrab Ata Mohammad Nazari confirming the report said, at least 1 Afghan civilian was killed and 6 others were injured following the explosion which took place in a busy market in Nejrab district.

Mr. Nazari further added, the explosion took place on Wednesday evening at Chowkandaz area.

He also added, the main target of the explosion was the convoy of the coalition security forces.

Local authorities in eastern Kapisa province expressed concerns on the growing violence and said this is the second explosion which has taken place recently.

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

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25 militants killed and injured in Kapisa province

According to local authorities in eastern Afghanistan, at least 25 armed militants were killed and injured following a military operation in eastern Kapisa province.

A spokesman for provincial police commandment in eastern Kapisa province Asadullah Hamidi said, the operation was conducted in Elasai district by Afghan security forces.

Mr. Hamidi further added, at least 19 militants were killed and 6 others were injured during the military operations.

He also said, several regions in Elasai district was cleared from the militants and the local residents can continue to their normal lives.

In the meantime local officials said, at least eight civilians were also killed and injured during the military operations.

The officials said, Afghan civilians were killed during clashes between Afghan security forces and armed militants.

According to local officials, Afghan security forces did not suffer any casualties during the operations.

Elasai district is considered to be one of the unsafe district in eastern Kapisa province where anti-government armed militant groups were actively plotting and carrying out insurgency activities.

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2 killed, 7 injured in rocket attack in Afghan Kapisa province

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KABUL, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Two civilians were killed and seven others were injured Wednesday when two rockets fired by suspected Taliban insurgents hit a house in the country's Kapisa province.

"A mother along with her three-year-old child was killed and seven members of the same family injured as two rockets fired by enemies of peace hit their house in Alasay district of Kapisa province this morning," the country's Interior Ministry said in a press release.

The incident occurred at around 11:30 a.m. local time Wednesday, the release said, adding that all the injured were shifted to a hospital by Afghan police shortly after the attack.

The release blamed Taliban insurgents for the attack.

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ISAF commander joins president of Afghanistan in condemning rocket attack in Kapisa province

KABUL, Afghanistan – Gen. John R. Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force, joins Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in condemning a rocket attack on a residence in the Allasai district of Kapisa province that killed a woman and a child. The two rockets launched by insurgents in a deliberate attack also injured seven other innocent civilians.

"Continued deliberate attacks on the people of Afghanistan that result in the brutal murder of defenseless women and children clearly show that this heartless insurgency has no moral compass whatsoever," said General Allen. "I join President Karzai in extending my deepest sympathies to the families of those who were killed, and in praying for the fastest recovery of those who were injured in this needless tragedy."

"Mullah Omar's deafening silence and inaction in stopping these ongoing attacks against innocent Afghan civilians shows that his foot soldiers are now giving the orders while he and his inner circle reside in comfort, allowing the killing of their own brothers and sisters," Allen continued. "We vow to eradicate those who commit these evil acts, and we further pledge to the people of Afghanistan that we will stop at nothing to see that those responsible for these evil crimes are held to account."

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13 militants 3 Afghan soldiers killed in Afghan operations

At least 13 militants were killed following military operations by Afghan and NATO-led International Coalition Security Forces during the past 24 hours.

Afghan Interior Ministry following a press release on Wednesday said, the militants were killed during operations in Kabul, Laghman and eastern Kapisa provinces of Afghanistan.

The source further added, at least 9 militants were injured and 6 others were detained during the operations.

The statement also said, Afghan security forces seized some weapons and ammunitions including drugs during the operations.

In the meantime officials in Afghan Defense Ministry following a press release said, at least 7 Afghan National Army soldiers were killed and injured during military operations in Afghanistan.

The officials further added, at least 3 Afghan soldiers were killed during the operation in Zherai district of southern Kandahar province and two others were injured.

At leas two other Afghan soldiers were injured during military operations in Elasai district of eastern Kapisa province, officials said.


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17 Insurgents Killed in Kapisa Operation

At least 17 insurgents were killed in joint Afghan and Nato forces' ongoing operation in eastern Kapisa province four days ago, local officials said.

The operation was launched on Thursday in Alasai district of Kapisa province to clear it of insurgents in which seven others were wounded, Mohammad Noman Hatifi, Media Officer of the 201 Selab military corps, said.

A local insurgent commander named Mohammad Asif Faizan is among those killed.

Neither Afghan and Nato forces, nor civilians suffered any casualties during the operation, he added.

Alasai is one of the insecure districts in Kapisa province in which insurgents have often carried out attacks targeting Afghan police checkpoints.


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Combined operations kill 5, detain 8 in eastern Afghanistan

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed five insurgents and detained eight suspected individuals in eastern Afghanistan during operations throughout the past 24 hours, Jan. 23.

A coalition airstrike killed five insurgents after troops positively identified them with weapons in Tagab district, Kapisa province.

Afghan National Police detained four individuals in Methar Lam district, Laghman province after a small-arms fire engagement. The individuals were safely transported to local headquarters for processing.

Afghan National Police detained four individuals wanted for questioning in Sabari district, Khowst province. They were transported to local headquarters for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.


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R.I.P. - French Army Sergeant Geoffrey Baumel

27-year-old French Army Sergeant Geoffrey Baumel was one of four French soldiers killed on 20th January 2012 by an Afghan National Army soldier in Kapisa. 15 other French soldiers were injured in the attack.

Sgt. Baumel joined the Army in September 2006 and served with the 93rd Regiment of Mountain Artillery (93e RAM) as a mechanic. He was born in Echirolles in November 1984. During his service, he deployed to Guyana in 2008 and was promoted to Brigadier (Sergeant) on 1st October 2010.

He deployed to Afghanistan in September 2011 as part of a Mentoring and Advisory team involved in training the Afghan Army. He and his colleagues were killed while they were participating in a physical training workout at Gwan Base in southern Kapisa.

He leaves his partner and one child.

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