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Explosion in Badakhshan Kills a Former Jihadi Leader

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Last Updated on: October 24, 2022

An explosion took place in Faizabad city of Badakhshan on Sunday evening, killing Nazir Mohammad Niazi, a former Jihadi leader, the interior ministry said in a statement.

According to the statement, the incident took place at 6:10 pm in Chaman Mukhabrat area of Faizabad city as a result of explosives placed near a football ground.

The statement added that a civilian was also injured in the incident.

Immediately, there was no claim of responsibility for the attack.

Mr. Niazi was a well-known figure in Badakhshan who has served as mayor of Faizabad City and commander of public uprising forces in the province.

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