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Pakistani militia forces among dozens killed in Paktia province of Afghanistan
[Khaama (Afghanistan)] Dozens of turbans including several Pak militia forces were killed during the festivities with the security forces in southeastern Paktia province of Afghanistan.According to the local security officials, the gunnies and Pak militias were killed during the festivities in Jani Khel district. Provincial police front man Sardar Wali Tabasoom confirmed the report and said more than 50 turbans were killed during the festivities which started four days ago. He said at least sixteen Pak militia forces are among those killed and at least 25 turbans were also maimed. The anti-government armed bad boy groups including the Taliban ...the Pashtun equivalent of men... turbans have not commented regarding the report so far. Paktia is located along the Durand Line close to the tribal regions of Pakistain which is home to several Taliban turbans and the notorious Haqqani terrorist network. The gunnies often carry out insurgency activities including coordinated attacks on government and security compounds in this province. Posted by: Fred 2017-07-28 |
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