FAIZABAD (Pajhwok): Public representatives on Monday expressed concern over the worsening security situation in northeastern Badakhshan province, saying the government ignored the opportunity to eliminate militants in winter season.
Provincial council head Abdullah Naji Nazari said the security situation in Badakhshan would further worsen if security forces did not conduct effective clearing operations in areas under militants’ control this year.
“Last year the security forces remained in defensive mode, Badakhshan is likely to face incidents similar to those happening in Helmand, Kunduz and Baghlan provinces,” he said.
He said the winter opportunity to . . .
