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Afghan and Pakistani border guards clash in Spin Boldak
[Khaama (Afghanistan)] Afghan and Pak security forces exchanged fire in Spin Boldak district located close to Durand Line, the local officials said.The incident took place late on Thursday after the Afghan border guards opened fire on a number of turbans who were trying to enter the district from the other side of the line. Provincial police front man Zia Durani confirmed that a border policeman lost his life and two others were maimed during the clash. He said the Pak border guards opened fire on the Afghan police forces after the turbans came under fire. According to Durani, the turbans and Pak militia forces have likely suffered casualties during the clash but there are no reports regarding the number. The bad boy groups and Pak authorities have not commented regarding the incident to so far. Incidents involving cross-border attacks mainly by the turbans are not rare as the porous areas along the Durand Line are normally frequented by the Afghan turbans as well as the foreign Lions of Islam including the Pak Taliban myrmidons. The Afghan and Pak forces have also clashed for numerous times along the Durand Line last year, mainly in eastern and southern provinces. Posted by: Fred 2017-01-28 |
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