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An Afghan senator was killed when he drove through a police ambush set for Taliban militants in north Afghanistan, officials said. An Afghan senator was shot dead by police when his car failed to stop at a checkpoint, the interior ministry says.
Mohammad Younus, also known as Shirin Agha, was returning home early morning when the incident occurred in Puli Khumri, capital of Baghlan province. Senator Mohammad Younus was driving home when he was shot in Pol-e Khomri, capital of northern Baghlan province.
Mr Younus failed to stop at the police checkpost and the police opened fire. His driver was killed along with him. Police say they ordered Mr Younus's car to stop and opened fire when it failed to do so. A gun battle then broke out with his bodyguards, they say.
An investigation has been ordered into the incident, officials said. The checkpoint had been set up as part of a planned ambush of Taliban fighters following a clash on Tuesday.
There are conflicting reports about whether another person who died alongside Mr Younus was his son or his driver.
An investigation has been ordered, officials said.
Mr Younus was a member of Afghanistan's upper house of parliament from Baghlan.Mr Younus was a member of Afghanistan's upper house of parliament from Baghlan.
Baghlan has seen a marked rise in violence this year. The province has seen a marked rise in violence this year.
Ten days ago, gunmen attacked a police post on the main highway from the capital, Kabul, to Baghlan, killing eight policemen. Earlier this month, gunmen attacked a police post on the main highway from the capital, Kabul, to Baghlan, killing eight policemen.
Reports said Tuesday's clash left four police and four Taliban dead.