25 Militants Killed in Helmand Clearing Operation

25 Militants Killed in Helmand Clearing Operation

2 Main News Page Two Women 25 Militants Killed in Helmand Killed in Herat Clearing Operation LASHKARGAH - At least 25 Taliban Lashkargah, the provincial capital on insurgents have been killed during Monday night. security forces searching operations The militants supported by Pakistan in four districts of southern Helmand intelligence agency planned to capture province, an official said on Tuesday. Lashkargah city, but the group failed Provincial police chief, Brig. Gen. Aqa to achieve such goals, he added. Noor Kintouz, told a press conference “Taliban wanted to shift the Quetta Officials at the Herat regional hospi- on Tuesday that the operations were Shura to Helmand province but the tal said that the bodies of two women launched in Marja, Garam Sir, Nawa militants could not do so,” he said, were brought to the hospital on Mon- and Nadali districts of the province. adding the Afghan forces were re- day – both of whom had been shot. He said that only Nawa district was cently equipped with new American The officials said the body of a still with the Taliban but the centers weapons to help them defeat militants and parts of other districts operated in their operations. 27-year-old women was found by po- were with Afghan forces. Taliban did not comment about their lice in Zubaida Garden area of PD5 in Kintoz said 25 militants were killed causalities in recent operations in Hel- Herat city. during an operation of Afghan ground mand. Helmand is one the most unsta- The second victim was a 60-year-old and air forces in Bashran locality of ble provinces ...(More on P4)...(13) woman who was shot dead by her son in Kart-e-Shahr of Herat city. Police have started investigations into Girl Killed, 2 Smugglers Held, both incidents, officials said. 2 Wounded as Basketball Tournament 510kgs of Hashish (Tolonews) Insurgents Underway in Kabul Seized in Nangarhar Border Police KABUL - A basketball tourna- JALALABAD - Two drug traffickers have Commander Dead in Attack Bus ment kicked off in Kabul on been detained and 510 kilograms of hashish Tuesday aimed at selecting seized during separate operations in eastern Kunar Blast the country’s top players for Nangarhar province, police said on Tuesday. ASADABAD - A commander of the the national squad. Police spokesman Col. Hazrat Hussain border police and his bodyguard have Mashriqiwal told a press conference police The event will continue for been killed in a roadside explosion personnel seized 510 kilograms of hashish five days. in eastern Kunar province, an official concealed in a truck in the Shinwari Kala of More than 160 basketball said on Tuesday. players from Kabul, Bamiyan, Batikot district. Police Chief Maj. Gen. Jumah Gul Him- Kandahar, Ghazni, Herat, Sa- He said the drugs were to be smuggled to mat told Pajhwok Afghan News the in- mangan, Balkh, Kunduz and us, because we continue our help us display our talent and Ghanikhel district. The drug traffickers man- Nangarhar provinces will efforts to own a powerful and exchange our techniques with aged to escape, leaving behind the truck. cident took place on Monday night at compete for a place in the professional national team our co-players,” said Amanul- Elsewhere, 27 packets of precious stones around 11:59pm in Dangam district. team. Officials from the Bas- with members from all over lah Arghandiwal, a basketball were recovered and two men were detained He said Lt. Col. Wali Jan, commander FAIZABAD - Local secu- ketball Federation said they the country,” said Abdul Sa- athlete. A total of 36 new play- in Behsud district, he added. of the border police 3rd battalion, was rity officials on Tuesday will select new talent for the boor Azizi, acting head of the ers will be selected for the na- Meanwhile, an active Taliban member was on his way to visit a check-post when a said a 10 years old girl has national A and B teams. “The federation. “The tournament tional A and B teams. arrested in Momand Dara district during a roadside explosion struck his vehicle. been killed and two other competition is important for is effective for us and will (Tolonews) police patrol, Mashriqiwal said. (Pajhwok) (Pajhwok) people wounded during an insurgent attack in northeastern Badakhshan 35 Criminals Arrested in Herat ISIS Commander among 4 province. HERAT CITY - Police forces Crime branch chief, Col. have detained 35 people Sakhi Dad Haideri, told in connection with differ- Killed in US Airstrike Pajhwok Afghan News ent crimes in western Herat KABUL - A commander of a bus heading from province, an official said the loyalists of Islamic State of Sheghnan district to Tuesday. Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist Faizabad, the capital of The provincial police chief, group was killed in an airstrike Badakhshan, came under Brig. Gen. Mohammad conducted by the US forces in attack last night. Ayub Ansari, told a press Nangarhar province. He said years old Sebra- conference here that the According to the local security was killed and her broth- detainees included kidnap- officials, the airstrike was car- er injured along with an- pers, militants, murderers, ried out in the restive Achin armed robbers and those other passenger in the district, leaving the ISIS com- who illegally kept weapons. Ansari said 15 different mander dead along with three said Monday that seven loy- recruiting for the terror group attack. The injured were help improve security situa- He said the criminals were types of weapons also other militants. alists of the terror group was was killed during an operation evacuated to hospital, he tion of the province. arrested during security seized during the operation. He asked judiciary organs The officials further added that killed in a similar airstrike in in Khogyani district last week. said, adding police were forces operations in the capi- Atiqullah Shams, a resident to be decisive in their deci- the drone strike was carried Haska Mina district. Both the Afghan and US forc- investigating the incident. tal of the province and Go- of Herat city, said “Deten- sions against the convicts. out in Abdul Khel district. Earlier, a commander of the es conducted regular strikes (Pajhwok) zar and Injel districts. tion of the criminals would (Pajhwok) This comes as the local officials terror group who was actively against ...(More on P4)...(14) Outlook Horoscope Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) The holiday bustle is in full swing, You are overdue for some serious rest and Spirited discourse around moral and ethical Some days it can be difficult to persevere when which of course means your schedule relaxation while the Full Moon casts a soft principles is a familiar activity around the you wonder if what you’re doing even makes is completely packed. A mercurial Full light on your 12th House of Privacy. During holidays. The inquisitive Gemini Full Moon a difference. The Full Moon’s presence in your Moon in your 3rd House of Commu- your downtime, reflect on your work obli- enlightens your 9th House of Higher Truth, refocus- 6th House of Habits accentuates your duties and obliga- nications shines a spotlight on what comes out gations and the promises made to those you ing your attention to what it is you truly think. You tions, allowing you to evaluate if giving your all is worth of your mouth. This chatty Gemini lunation is love. You may want to lighten your load and let a few might be challenged by those in your immediate en- it or a waste of your time and talent. Reexamine your set straight across from serious-minded Saturn, things fall to the wayside. Remember, it’s okay to say no if vironment, as disagreements are likely to arise when motives and realign your priorities if necessary. Your warning you to not only speak responsibly. you can’t fit anything else on your plate. everyone feels strongly about their beliefs. greatest strength can also be your greatest weakness. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) It’s no secret that you enjoy the sweet com- The busiest season of the year is here and while Many people are strapped for cash around the You may be in the thick of the workweek, forts of life, but it’s essential to keep a level you’re enjoying the festivities, there are some holidays, and your pocketbook may be on your but you find your thoughts turning to fun head when it comes to your spending habits. pressing matters that are pulling you away from mind today. It’s natural to think about money and fantasy today. A flirtatious Gemini Full The Gemini Full Moon illuminates your 2nd the fun. The flirty Gemini Full Moon shines a owed and money loaned while the Full Moon Moon heats up your 5th House of Romance, House of Money, prompting you to look at spotlight on your 11th House of Groups, inspir- illuminates your 8th House of Shared Resourc- but responsible Saturn warns you to not where your cash is coming from and where it is going. ing you to mix and mingle. However, the fickle Moon is es. Scrupulous Saturn looks on from across the zodiac, requir- take things too far or too fast. There are personal It’s prudent to reassess your finances, but there could set in high contrast to the righteous Sagittarius Sun. ing you to be realistic about how much you can afford. and professional ramifications to consider, and you be concerns that go deeper than the surface. want to do the right thing by everyone.

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