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Afghanistan: Crime kingpin and his three comrades shot dead by security forces in Kabul

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 24 May 2019, 02:47 pm Print

Afghanistan: Crime kingpin and his three comrades shot dead by security forces in Kabul

Kabul: During an encounter in Kabul city on Friday, security forces killed a criminal kingpin and his three comrades, media reports said.

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement said the police forces killed Enayat Qochi, the leader of one of the most dangerous criminal networks in Kabul during an encounter in Paghman district, Khaama Press reported.

The statement further added that the police forces killed three comrades of Qochi during the same encounter, reported the news agency.

The Ministry said four other members of the group were arrested by the poliec.

An operation against the person was launched after the group stole a Toyota Hilux Vehicle from 4th district of Kabul city.

According MoI, the clash between Qochi, his men and police forces broke out after the police forces traced them in Paghman district, reported Khaama Press.