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Police deny Kunduz prison attacked by Daesh

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KUNDUZ CITY (Pajhwok): Police in northern Kunduz province say the provincial prison has not been attacked by Daesh or Islamic State militants and the escaped prisoners have been recaptured.

On Friday, there were reports circulating in social media that IS militants had attacked the Kunduz prison and some prisoners had fled.

Police chief Maulvi Azizullah Omar told Pajhwok Afghan News that no attack had taken place on the prison by Daesh or any other militant group.

He said that prisoners had gone on strike a few days ago and a government delegation has been appointed to look into the matter . . .

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