KABUL families in northern Kunduz province by the governor, saying the move betrayed Afghan security forces.
Reports had quoted Kunduz Governor Asadullah Omarkhel as saying he paid cash from the martyrs package of Afghan forces to 50 to 60 families of Taliban militants who were killed in the conflict.
“I swear 50 to 60 heirs of the slain Taliban came to us and demanded compensation for their men killed in the conflict. We also told them that the hand of the government is big and merciful . . .
