ASADABAD (Pajhwok): The governor of eastern Kunar province was among several senior provincial officials who escaped unhurt in a Taliban ambush on Sunday.
Governor Wahidullah Kalimzai, Wolesi Jirga member Saleh Mohammad, police chief Maj. Col. Juma Gul Himmat, second army brigade commander Brig. Gen. Mirwais Safi, the provincial council head and members had gone to Watapur district to inaugurate some projects.
Their convoy came under attack from Taliban militants on the way back from the district, about 14km . . .
