“They killed seven police officers and wounded one.”
The attack happened late on Friday in Pasaband district of Ghor province, said district police chief Fakhruddin, who goes by one name.
The attack was confirmed by the deputy governor of Ghor, Habibullah Radmanish, who also blamed the insurgent group. The latest bloodshed comes as the Taliban and the Afghan government appear to move closer towards potential peace negotiations.
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