Commander killed in Ghor clash

CHEGHCHARAN (PAN province, an official said on Tuesday.

The clash took place in Dolina district on Monday between two rival commanders — Noor Mohammad and Abdul Basir — Ghor police chief, Col. Abdul Rashid, told Pajhwok Afghan News.

Noor Mohammad’s killing was the result of personal enmity, he said. Basir was a member of the Jamiat-i-Islami and Noor Mohammad had no links to any group.

Three years ago, the government announced Dolina as peaceful district and allocated $300,000 for the implementation of development projects there.  But over last two years, Dolina has witnessed the highest number of violent incidents in Ghor.

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