News
Global Headlines Afghanistan: Taliban attack kills one police officer in Paktia province
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 28 May 2018, 07:33 am Print
Kabul: At least one police officer has been killed in an attack launched by the Taliban militants in Afghanistan's Paktia province, local reports said.
The incident took place on Monday morning.
The victim has been identified as Major Qadir, the deputy head of PD1 in Gardez city in Pakita province.
He was gunned down while patrolling the area, Sardar Wali Tabasam, the provincial governor’s spokesman said.
One other policeman sustained injuries during the attack, Tabasam added.
The Taliban has owned the ambush.
Image: Wallpaper
More News
- Nepali climbing icon Kami Rita Sherpa reaches top of Everest for record 29th time
- UNRWA staff ‘not going anywhere’ despite forced closure of East Jerusalem compound
- Whatsapp to roll out new feature that will prevent users from taking snapshots of profile pictures
- Pakistan witnesses 300 pct spike in espionage-related cyber attacks in first quarter of 2024
- Open AI is not introducing any search engine, says CEO Sam Altman