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Taliban kill 10 policemen in eastern Afghanistan | Taliban kill 10 policemen in eastern Afghanistan |
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KABUL — A group of Taliban militants raided an Afghan police station in a bold attack Thursday, killing 10 officers and adding to the concerns about security threats for next month’s crucial presidential vote. | |
The group included seven assailants who were either gunned down at the station during a four-hour clash in eastern city of Jalalabad or were killed by explosives they had on their bodies. | The group included seven assailants who were either gunned down at the station during a four-hour clash in eastern city of Jalalabad or were killed by explosives they had on their bodies. |
The predawn attack began when a suicide bomber blew up a vehicle at the entrance of the police station, located close to key government buildings, including the governor’s office. | |
This allowed six other militants to make their way inside the police base, officials said. | |
“In total, as a result of the incident, 10 of our brave policemen and one civilian were martyred, and 14 more people, including police were wounded,” Abdul Rahim Abdulzai, a spokesman for the governor said. | |
According to a police officer, the impact of the first blast damaged a number of buildings as well police vehicles. | |
The resurgent Taliban, who have pledged to derail the April 5 election, claimed responsibility for the attack. | The resurgent Taliban, who have pledged to derail the April 5 election, claimed responsibility for the attack. |
The incident comes a day after 16 civilians lost their lives in an apparent premature suicide blast in northern Faryab province. | |