Taliban shadow district governor killed in N. Afghanistan

0 Comment(s)Print E-mail Xinhua, March 27, 2016
Adjust font size:

Afghan government forces mounted pressure against Taliban militants in the northern Baghlan province, killing a shadow district governor on Sunday.

"The security forces launched a cleanup operation in Koro valley of Dushi district on Saturday. As a result, a Taliban shadow district governor Mullah Jan Mohammad was killed on Sunday morning," Abdul Satar Bariz, governor of Baghlan province, told media.

Jan Mohammad had organized roadside bombings and targeted security personnel, Bariz said, adding that Jan Mohammad's elimination is regarded as a major blow to the Taliban fighters in Baghlan province.

Taliban haven't commented on the news. Enditem

Follow China.org.cn on Twitter and Facebook to join the conversation.
Print E-mail Bookmark and Share

Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)

No comments.

Add your comments...

  • User Name Required
  • Your Comment
  • Enter the words you see:   
    Racist, abusive and off-topic comments may be removed by the moderator.
Send your storiesGet more from China.org.cnMobileRSSNewsletter