TALOQAN (Pajhwok): An illegal militia commander, Abdul Awal, has allegedly evicted some 200 Gujar tribe families from their homes in Farkhar district of northeastern Takhar province.
Gul Mohammad, a resident of Kharmab locality of the district, told Pajhwok Afghan News the commander first warmed the families and later attacked their homes with heavy weaponry, forcing 200 families to flee homes and climb a nearby mountain.
He further said a six-month-old child was killed in the attack that destroyed all the houses.
Another resident, Khalid, said a number of Members You need to subscribe to view the full article. Please login or register a new account.
