Gunmen Kill Son of Ghulam Mohammad Yelaaqi

KABUL: (Middle East Press) Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed son of Ghulam Mohammad Yelaaqi, the former Industry and Trade Minister and current adviser to Executive Vice President in Kabul city, an official said Wednesday.

Arghon Yelaaqi was killed late Tuesday night in Khosh-hal Khan area of fifth police district of capital following a gun attack.

A security official in fifth police district confirming the attack said a man has been attacked by unknown armed men last night.

Motive behind the killing is still unclear, however investigations were initiated into the incident.

Ghulam Mohammad Yelaaqi was introduced to the parliament by former president Hamid Karzai as Minister of Commerce and Industry three years before but did not receive votes, followed by, he was in charge of acting Minister of Commerce and Industry and the Department for several years.

Yelaaqi is currently being an economic adviser to Vice President of the Executive.