Former soldier shot dead in Khost after returning from US

Kabul Times News | Khost

Local sources in Khost province say that Nangyali, a former member of the Khost Protection Force (KPF), was shot and killed by gunmen in Khost city about 10 days after returning from the United States.

According to the sources, the incident took place on Sunday near Abdali Hospital, in the “1200 Family” area of ​​Khost city. Nangyali was shot and killed in the attack.

The incident comes at a time when the Taliban have repeatedly spoken of implementing a “general amnesty” for the forces of the former government after taking control of Afghanistan.

Meanwhile, the Taliban police command in Khost province described the incident as the result of “personal enmity” and announced that investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest the perpetrators of the murder.

No further details have been released about the motive for the attack and the identities of the attackers.