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9 Afghan police personnel killed in insider attack



KABUL: Nine Afghan police personnel have been killed after two comrades turned their guns against them in Afghanistan”s Kandahar province, the media reported on Saturday.

“Nine Afghan policemen were killed by their two colleagues in southern Kandahar province on Friday night. The insider attack happened in Damani area of Shah Wali Kot district,” the 1 TV reported.

An investigation has been initiated as the suspects fled following the incident, according to the report.

Similar attacks happened in the past. In early August, seven policemen were killed by one of their colleagues also in Shah Wali Kot district.

(Agencies)

Publish Date : 14 September 2019 19:53 PM

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