Afghan Biographies

Mujahid, Mohammad Khan Lt Gen


Name Mujahid, Mohammad Khan Lt Gen
Ethnic backgr. Pashtun
Date of birth 1979
Function/Grade Former Police Commander killed
History and Biodata

2. Previous Functions of Lt General Khan Mohammad Khan Mujahid:
Provincial Police Chief Ghazni,
Provincial Police Chief Kandahar (2010 - 20110415 )

3. Biodata Lt. Gen. Khan Mohammad Mujahid Mujahed:
Mujahid_Khan_Mohammad Provincial police chief Kandahar Mujahed was a leader of the Alokozai tribe, which had been marginalized from positions of government authority and influence during the war. The appointment of Mojayed marked one of the few times that a powerful provincial post was given to an Alokozai. His brother, Haji Niaz Mohammad, held another such post, as district police chief in neighboring Arghandab.

Mujahid escaped unhurt in a roadside blast on 20110201. He survived the bomb attack in 10th police district of Kandahar City, at about 14.00 hrs. The explosion took place in the Khwajak Baba neighbourhood of the city, where Deputy Governor Abdul Latif Ashna was killed in a suicide assault on Jan. 29, 2011. Lt. Gen. Khan Mohammad Mujahid at 3pm escaped unhurt in a suicide car bombing, the second attempt on his life within three days in Kandahar city (20110204).

On 20110415 Mujahid was killed as a result of a suicide bomb attack on the police headquarters.

Last Modified 2011-05-29
Established 2009-10-15