KABUL, Dec 5 (NNN-ANA) – A gang leader of multiple high-profile crimes and theft was killed, and eight armed robbers were arrested, in two Afghan provinces, sources confirmed today.
In eastern Nangarhar province, the Special Forcers of General Directorate for Intelligence (GDI), conducted an operation against a theft and kidnapping gang yesterday, the country’s national intelligence agency said, in a statement.
The notorious gang leader, identified as Maiwand, was killed, after he engaged with security forces, and one suspect was arrested, following the operation. Several rounds of weapons were also seized, according to the GDI.
In western Nimroz province, Taliban security forces arrested eight suspected armed robbers, following separate operations across the province recently, the provincial police department wrote in a statement.
The suspects were taken to concerned departments for screening and possible legal process.– NNN-ANA
