TIRINKOT (Pajhwok): Armed robbers stopped and looted food items from World Food Programme (WFP) vehicles in central Uruzgan province, an official said on Thursday.
Qari Agha Wali Qureshi, director of culture and information, told Pajhwok Afghan News the WFP vehicles loaded with food items arrived in Uruzgan from Kandahar province.
He said the incident would not have happened if the WFP had informed security officials.
Maulvi Defayee, in charge of 1st police district station in Tirinkot, said the robbers stole 40 bags of flour and 10 bags of pulses.
He said security forces had launched their investigation and arrested 40 . . .
