Iranian engineer attacked in Afghanistan

Security officials say unknown militants opened fire towards the Iranian national, who was working on a power plant project in the province, as well as two policemen in Chawkay district on Sunday.

The engineer, whose name was not yet disclosed, and the policemen were transferred to a hospital in the provincial capital city, Asadabad.

Medics say the injured Iranian, who suffers a leg injury, is in “good condition.”

No group or individuals have claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

Over a year ago, a female British aid worker was kidnapped in Kunar. She was later killed during a rescue attempt by US-led forces. Also, a Turkish engineer was killed by armed assailants in the same region two years ago.

MAS/DB/MB

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