...mindless ferocity in a turban...self-proclaimed district governor to Mymi district of Badakhshan province in northeast Afghanistan killed in a battle with Afghan cops, local authorities confirmed.
Sanaullah Rohani, front man to the local police, told Khaama Press the incident occurred in Wodab area of Mymi district on Monday morning, adding Taliban self-proclaimed district governor Ziaulhaq killed during the festivities.
At least two further Taliban killed in the battle, he added.
According to Rohani, initially the Taliban Death Eaters launched shootouts, who were then driven away after Afghan cops responded.
Taliban did not immediately comment on the claim.