3 Afghan police Killed By Insider Attack in Kandahar

KABUL: (MEP) – Recently three Afghan local police (ALP) officers were shot dead by their friends in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan.

According to local government officials, the incident took place in Zherai district on Tuesday morning.

Provincial governor spokesman, Jawid Faisal confirming the report said the two ALP officers managed to flee the area after killing their three comrades.

Taliban group claimed responsibility behind the incident and said a police commander was shot dead along with three police officers in Kandahar province.

Insider attacks or green on blue attacks have been one of the major concerns both for the Afghan and coalition security forces which have left dozens of Afghan and NATO troops dead during the recent years, Khaama reported.

Taliban group frequently claim responsibility behind such attacks, and the group earlier this year announced that several Taliban fighters have infiltrated among the Afghan security forces to carry out insider attacks.

At least four NATO soldiers were shot dead in eastern Afghanistan by individuals in Afghan national security forces uniform.