Afghanistan: Taliban-designated Governor Mullah Nazem dies after own explosive detonates

Earlier, media quoted the local officials as saying that four members of public uprising forces, including their commander, were killed in a clash against the Taliban in Bati Kot district
Image of Taliban fighters used for representational purpose. (File Photo | AP)
Image of Taliban fighters used for representational purpose. (File Photo | AP)

KABUL: Mullah Nazem, Taliban's designated governor for Faryab, and six other terrorists were killed when their own explosive detonated in Afghanistan's Dawlat Abad district. Citing the provincial police, TOLO News reported that Mullah Nazem and six members of the group were killed when their own explosive detonated in Dawlat Abad district in the province on Friday night.

Earlier, TOLO News quoted the local officials as saying that four members of public uprising forces, including their commander, were killed in a clash against the Taliban in Bati Kot district of Nangarhar province on Friday.

Further details are awaited.

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