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| 2016-07-02 |
| NDS Cautioned Wardak Police Over Ferrying Of Cadets to Kabul Amrullah Saleh, the ex-chief of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) on Friday blasted the government over the mass transportation of police cadets from Maidan Wardak province to Kabul in the wake of a deteriorating security situation in the country. He said that two weeks back the NDS informed Wardak police headquarters about a possible planned attack on police cadet busses. "I think those responsible who did not consider the small factors of the planning, must be fired from their posts so that it can be a lesson to others," Saleh said. Joining Saleh, meanwhile, former minister of interior Mujtaba Patang said the attack on the police cadets' convoy was pre-planned. He called for the prosecution of police officials who were negligent in their duties. He also said that the idea of a fifth pillar involvement cannot be ruled out. The statement comes a day after two Taliban suicide bombers attacked a convoy of Afghan police cadets in Kabul, killing at least 32 and wounding more than 50 others. Saleh said that the policy of mass transportation of police cadets raises questions. "I think the transportation of the cadets during the day comes in the category of neglecting their duties and even we can call it an act of treason; they were able to move them at 2am or 1am or after Iftar while there is no traffic on the roads," Saleh said. Amid speculation, meanwhile, the ministry of interior has said that it has launched an investigation into the attack. "There has been a problem or a gap which provided a way to the enemy and the enemy succeeded to reach to the target, every angle and every side of the incident needs to be investigated," said Sediq Sediqqi, spokesman for the ministry of interior. Patang said that officials cannot reject the idea of the involvement of infiltrators and fifth pillar elements in the attack. "Time has been spent on the attack and the enemy closely worked on it, there is a possibility that infiltrators exist within the ranks of the security forces and they provided the completed planning to their collaborators about the timing of the convoy and how many personnel were on board," Patang said. Thursday's deadly attack was not the first attack on Afghan security forces, but critics blast government for not finding an alternate to using a number of busses simultaneously to transport cadets – especially as they had been aware of threats. Video report at the link Taliban Attack on Police Cadets Draws International Condemnation I am sure their families are comforted that the "International Community" looked up from their Waygu steaks long enough to notice Various countries as well as the United States and the United Nations on Friday strongly condemned the double suicide bombing by the Taliban against a convoy of busses carrying Afghan police cadets in Kabul on Thursday. Thirty two cadets were killed and 53 others wounded. The UN slammed Thursday's attack on the police officers and said it was an unjustifiable crime. They called on all warring factions in Afghanistan to stop the bloodshed and respect human rights. The U.S has said that the attack on police cadets was carried out because of the international support to Afghanistan particularly the support of the United States to the government and the people of Afghanistan. "This incident during the holy month of Ramazan underscores the extremists' complete disregard for human rights and the harm they continue to inflict on the Afghan people. Attacks like these are only deepening our support for the people and government of Afghanistan and their efforts for stability and security in their country," U.S state department spokesman John Kirby said. A day after the deadly attack, a number of wounded soldiers gave chilling accounts of the attack and questioned the policy of transporting large numbers of cadets simultaneously. "There were two or three private individuals at the door of the academy, they took them (cadets) to the vehicles, they looked frightened, the suicide attackers targeted the fifth and first vehicles," said one cadet, Esmatullah. Meanwhile, some other wounded soldiers said that there is a possibility that it was a planned attack and certain elements from inside the police force had coordinated it. "Two of my friends were sitting beside me and two others on the other side, when I saw them on the ground, they had been martyred," another wounded soldier Khirad Aqa said. Along with the UN, Britain, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Brazil and other countries also condemned the attack on the police cadets and expressed their sympathies with the families of the victims. India's government has said that New Delhi is with the people of Afghanistan in their struggle against terrorism. Video report at the link Eyewitnesses Recount Horror Tales Of Twin-Bombing A day after two suicide bombers attacked a convoy of Afghan police cadets in Kabul, a number of residents spoke out about the incident that killed 32 soldiers and wounded 53 others. Thursday's attacks not only had a devastating impact on the lives of many Afghan families but also increased fear among residents. The attack also had a major financial impact on nearby shops while a school and a mosque were also affected. According to reports, several civilians were also hurt in the attack. A sixty-year-old man and two beggars were also killed in the incident. Residents in Qala Haidar Khan, where the incident happened, have said that they were still collecting body pieces of victims that had been flung far from the blast site. They also said they thought the casualty toll was higher than that issued by government. "Two women were begging here, but they were killed and I saw their bodies," one eye witness Qurban said. "I saw one beggar was dead and another one wounded, I ran with my son to help her and we took her to the hospital, but she did not survive," another resident of Kabul Karim said. "I strongly criticize the police, despite being warned of suicide attacks, they (police officials) still transport the sons of the people on these buses," another resident Mohammad Nasir said. "95 percent of school windows have been shattered, the loss is huge," Mohammad Gul, a school watchman in the area said. "Our hands are still crippled because of the shock of the attack, we are extremely frightened after seeing the attack," a Kabul resident Abdul Salam said. Insurgents also stormed a police check post in the same area a few weeks back, however they fled the scene after coming under fire by security forces. At least six police officers were reportedly killed and wounded in that attack. Video report at the link Taliban Attack On Cadets 'A Violation of Islamic Principles' For some reason I don't see a civil or criminal case emerging from that revelation Religious scholars on Friday strongly condemned the Taliban's attack on a convoy of Afghan police cadets in Kabul that left 32 dead and 53 others wounded. They said that the Taliban's act of terrorism, its violence and killing of people is against the Islamic guidelines and human values and it is in clear enmity of Islam and the Muslim nation. Two Taliban suicide bombers on Thursday targeted a convoy of Afghan police cadets on their way from Maidan Wardak province to Kabul. The attack marked one of the deadliest against Afghan security forces - particularly against the police force - over the past few years. Meanwhile, a number of residents have said that religious scholars must take a tougher stance against the Taliban. "Such killing is prohibited and it is an act of aggression, verses of the Holy Quran proves this," said Maulavi Rahmatullah, the Imam from Khairul Bashar mosque. According to scholars, those committing acts of terrorism are infidels and they cannot represent Muslims and Islam. "Such killing is unlawful and it is a great sin especially during the holy month of Ramazan," another scholar Abdul Hadi Hedayat said. But, still there are some mosques in Kabul which have not reacted to the incident. Residents have strongly criticized those scholars who have not reacted to the Taliban's violence. "It is not only a crime, but also enmity against the Prophet of Islam and Allah and the religion. Violence has no place in Islam," another scholar said. At the same time, residents have asked the government to clarify the friend and the enemy. "It is the responsibility of every scholar to denounce these acts of violence in the Juma prayers," Kabul resident Baktash said. "When a high-ranking government official is travelling, dozens of armed vehicles accompany them and provide them security. All cadets who graduated yesterday came to Kabul without the coordination of the ministry of interior," another resident said. "I think yesterday's incident was pre-planned, it is impossible to carry out such attacks without making plans," said another Kabul resident. Thursday's attack marks one of the deadliest attacks against Afghan police in recent years. Video report at the link |
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