TALOQAN (Pajhwok): At least three civilians were killed and another five wounded in a clash over a gold mine in Chah-e-Aab district of northern Takhar province, an official said on Tuesday.
Some people have recently started digging and using explosives at the gold mine, inviting the wrath of local inhabitants who tried to prevent the digging, a resident of Norab locality, Muallim Sadullah, told Pajhwok Afghan News.
To resolve the conflict, provincial council members and a government delegation visited the area, but the residents opened fire at the delegates and as a result . . .
