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Pair who sworn to kill 40 persons held

HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Police on Tuesday claimed arresting two individuals involved in a series of terrorist activities in western Herat province.

A statement issued by the provincial police headquarters claimed the pair had promised the Taliban that they would kill at least 40 pro-government individuals.

The arrests come amid tight security measures put in place in Herat City for Eidul Fitr holidays.

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