Chakhansur district chief gunned down in Zaranj

ZARANJ (Pajhwok): The administrative chief for the Chakhansur district of southwestern Nimroz province was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Monday, an official said.

Deputy provincial police chief, Col. Ahmad Khan, told Pajhwok Afghan News Mohammad Fazli was gunned down in Zaranj, the provincial capital, this morning.

“Fazli came under attack from two motorcyclists when he was heading from Zaranj to his office in Chakhansur district,” the police officer said.

Khan suspected Taliban were behind the attack, saying a police team had reached the site for an investigation into the incident. No group has so far claimed responsibility.

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