LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): The security situation in restive districts of southern Helmand province would improve gradually, local officials said on Friday.
Maj. Gen. Mohammad Moin Faqir, the 215th Maiwand Military Corps commander, told reporters in Lashkargah that Helmand being a large province in terms of area was vulnerable to security threats.
Widespread poppy cultivation and drug trafficking also fuelled insecurity in the province, bordering Pakistan, he argued, accusing the militants of receiving money from smugglers.
However, the military commander said they had drawn up plans in . . .
