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Target killings, kidnappings on the rise in Khost

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KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): Residents are concerned about increasing armed robberies, target killing and kidnap incidents in the capital and far-flung areas of southeastern Khost province.

Cases of carjacking, kidnapping, killing of people by armed robbers and targeted attacks have lately been on the rise, according to residents, who seek strong action to control the situation.

Mohammad Nazir, an inhabitant of the provincial capital, told Pajhwok Afghan News they were worried about the rising crime graph. Such cases had affected routine life and business activity in the province, he complained.

“A man spends . . .

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