Sahak - May 26, 2008

JAWZJAN-(Wakht News Agency): Shir Nazar, the head-master of (Menlay) school was gun down in Faizabad district of Jawzjan province, when he was on the way to his home, by unidentified gunmen on motorbikes, said an official.

Gen Khalil AMinzada, Head of Jowzjan Police department, confirmed the incidence and said to Wakht:” no one has arrested yet in this connection, but a police investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators.”

Meanwhile, Gowhar Khan Babur, the Faizabad district chief also confirmed the killing and said:” The reasons for the murder are not obvious yet.”

The Authorities in Jawzjan province didn’t comment the murder; despite this nobody has claimed responsibility as well.

Approximately two weeks back, Education Director of Mangcheck District was also murdered together with his nephew by anonymous gunmen in Jawzjan province.

            Translated by Maryam/ Edit by Taib