QALA-E-NAW, Afghanistan, Sept 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Taliban militants killed a former Afghan senator and five of his guards, in the country’s western Badghis province yesterday, the acting provincial governor confirmed.
The incident happened when a vehicle carrying Rangeen Mushkwani, a former member of Meshrano Jirga, or upper house of the country’s parliament, was struck by a roadside bomb blast at midday, acting-Governor, Faiz Mohammad Mirzazada, said.
Mushkwani was travelling from Ab Kamari to provincial capital, Qala-e-Naw city, when the explosion took place, in Mubarak Shah village of Ab Kamari, the official added.
“Another vehicle accompanying Mushkwani was also involved in the attack, as a gunfight followed the explosion, and an exchange of fire between the Taliban and people aboard the vehicle took place,” he said.
Details about the gunfight were not immediately available.
Badghis province has been the scene of heavy clashes in recent years.
The attack came as a government delegation and Taliban representatives are involved in peace talks in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
