LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): The US Marine presence in restive southern Helmand province has surged, an official says on Sunday.
Omar Zwak, the governor’s spokesman told Pajhwok Afghan News a US delegation headed by Marine Commander Richard Spiner arrived in Helmand on Saturday.
The team met Governor Hayatullah Hayat and other senior provincial officials on security issues. The meeting was held on Shorab Airbase.
Maiwand Corps Commander Brig. Gen. Tarin, 505th Police Zone Commander Brig. Gen. Ghulam Daud Tarakhel and National Directorate of Security (NDS) head . . .
