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5 Afghan intelligence agency workers killed

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ANI Kabul [Afghanistan]
Last Updated : Feb 22 2018 | 3:20 PM IST

At least five workers of the Afghan intelligence agency, National Directorate of Security (NDS) have been killed in a militant attack in Afghanistan's northern Parwan province.

The incident took place in the vicinity of Bagram district, according to the local government officials.

District administrative chief of Bagram Abdul Shukoor Qudoosi confirmed that the deceased individuals belonged to the Afghan intelligence agency, reported Khaama Press.

No comments have been received from the anti-government armed militant groups including the Taliban insurgents on the report by far.

According to the report, Parwan is among Afghan's relatively volatile provinces where the Taliban insurgents are actively operating in some of its remote districts and often carry out insurgency activities.

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First Published: Feb 22 2018 | 3:20 PM IST

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