KABUL: (Middle East Press) an Afghan soldier shot dead an International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) trainer, injuring another trainer and an interpreter in Herat on Monday, local officials said on Tuesday.
The incident took place in a foreign military base in the 207 Zafar Army Corps, the commander of 207 Zafar Army Corps, Taj Mohammad Zahid said, adding that the shooter was also killed during the fire exchange.
“The soldier had no link with the Taliban militants. He had mentally problems,” he said. “Investigations are underway.”
The ISAF, in a statement, has confirmed the death of one of their service members in western Afghanistan, but nor provided details about the soldier’s nationality.
According to reports, “We can confirm one ISAF member died as a result of an individual wearing an Afghan National Army uniform turning his weapon against ISAF members in western Afghanistan yesterday. Currently, Afghan officials and ISAF are reviewing the incident,”
