12 Afghans killed by terrorists | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

12 Afghans killed by terrorists

IANS | By, Kabul
Sep 24, 2007 04:09 PM IST

Unknown militants kill 12 Afghans, including seven policemen and two officials, in the north-eastern Badakhshan province.

Unknown militants killed 12 Afghans, including seven policemen and two officials, in the north-eastern Badakhshan province, chief of the provincial police's criminal department Fazal Ahamad Nazari said on Monday.

HT Image
HT Image

The militants ambushed a minibus carrying the victims on Sunday, which was on its way from Ragh district to the provincial capital Fayzabad, Nazari told Xinhua.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the motivation behind the incident was not immediately known.

Badakhshan, like other provinces in northern Afghanistan, has been relatively peaceful.

Due to rising violence in Afghanistan, over 4,600 persons, most of whom were Taliban militants, have been killed in the country this year.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now! Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Sunday, March 03, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On