‘Gunmen who killed truck driver arrested’

SHARAN (Pajhwok): Four alleged dacoits, who killed a driver two days ago in the Sarobi district of southeastern Paktika province, have been arrested, a security official said on Thursday.

Deputy Police Chief Mawlavi Fathullah told Pajhwok Afghan News they were arrested in the Rabat locality and had confessed to their crime.

He said they opened firing on trucks in the Rabat locality two days ago and killed a truck driver.

According to Mawlavi Fathullah they will be punished according to Sharia Law.

Separately, local official claimed the recovery of some weapons and ammunition in the Urgon district of Paktika province.

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