Afghan police kill eight alleged kidnappers
The Afghan police have killed eight alleged kidnappers in a crackdown against outlaws in Mazar-i-Sharif city, the capital of northern Balkh province.
The provincial police spokesman, Mohammad Asif Waziri, said on Wednesday.
“Units of police launched an operation against the hideout of a kidnapping gang in Khwaja Khairan locality,” said Police District 7 of Mazar-i-sharif city.
Mr Waziri said the operation led to the killing of eight and the discovery of arms and ammunition, including three assault rifles, two pistols and three cars from the operation site.
Two police personnel were injured during the fire exchange with the gang, the official added.
In similar operations, the police arrested 10 people on the charge of involvement in criminal activities in Balkh province some two weeks ago.
The Afghan caretaker government has vowed to crack down on criminal elements in Afghanistan to ensure law and order in the war-torn country.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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