Taliban key commander among 7 killed in Afghanistan

Describing the commander as a "dreadful terrorist," the spokesman said Sia Khan's killing could prove a major blow to the Taliban in Badghis province and adjoining areas.

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Published:5th Sep, 2018 at 2:01 PM

Kabul

Taliban key commander Mullah Ghousuding was among 7 persons killed on Wednesday in a blast outside Qala-e-Naw, the capital of Afghanistan's western Badghis province, police said.

"The notorious Mullah Ghousuding, alias Sia Khan, along with his men were busy in subversive activities to terrorize people outside Qala-e-Naw city but an explosive device suddenly went off, killing him and six others on the spot," a police spokesman told Xinhua news agency.

Describing the commander as a "dreadful terrorist," the spokesman said Sia Khan's killing could prove a major blow to the Taliban in Badghis province and adjoining areas.

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Taliban key commander among 7 killed in Afghanistan

Describing the commander as a "dreadful terrorist," the spokesman said Sia Khan's killing could prove a major blow to the Taliban in Badghis province and adjoining areas.

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