Afghan Biographies

Dahna-i-Ghori District Baghlan Province


Name Dahna-i-Ghori District Baghlan Province
Ethnic backgr.
Date of birth
Function/Grade District Police Chief
History and Biodata

Dand-e-Ghoori Dand-e-Ghori District Police Chief:
Col.  Noor Gul (20110426)
Mohammad Hosain Tahir (20150804)


Backgound:

A group of individuals affiliated with the Taliban group recently met Feb. 11, 2016 in Intercontinental Hotel to speak against the Afghan security forces who are currently busy in clearing operations in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan. A source speaking on the condition of anonymity further added that the individuals are directly affiliated with the Taliban group and the gathering was organized in a bid to prevent military operation in Dand-e-Ghori district. The gathering was organized by Sardar, brother of a Taliban leader Mawlavi Mamoor, who is currently serving in Pul-e-Charkhi prison of Kabul. Also present were Haji Sher Alam, also known as Masood Khan and Sardar who are linked with Masto Khan’s cousin, serving with Taliban group in Dand-e-Ghor district. The three individuals are working under Mawlvi Helal, Taliban’s shadow district governor for Pul-e-Khumri city, a source said, adding that Sardar and Masto Khan were tasked to organize a demonstration and a press conference in Baghlan with the support of Kharullah Shinwari. The sources also added that Masto Khan was looking to obtain arms and ammunition in exchange for the freedom of three police offices kidnapped from Baghlan province earlier. Masto Khan is also involved in destroying electricity pylons in Baghlan province, the source said, adding that he has filmed the areas destroyed during the clashes and has instructed his followers to use them against the Afghan forces.(20160213)

 

Last Modified 2015-08-04
Established 2011-05-06