An Afghan official says a member of the Afghan National Police has killed at least 10 of his fellow policemen in south-western Afghanistan.
Shakila Hakimi, a member of the Nimroz provincial council, says Saturday’s shooting occurred at a checkpoint in a remote part of Dilaram district.
She says one policeman, who is believed to have had links with militants, opened fire on his colleagues and was killed in an ensuing gun battle.
With communications poor in the area, the governor has sent a team to the scene to get more information about what happened.
Keywords: Afghan National Police, Afghan terrorism
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Such type of incidents are really dangerous for the peace of the region. I think this is second such incident where a military person have links with Taliban and have killed his own colleagues. Such incidents will not only break the moral of the security forces but will also enhance insecurity and fear among them. I think India should come forward and help afghan security forces to curb on Taliban militia. Dismantling of Taliban network is very important for peaceful borders and internal security.
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