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Source: Times of india
Date of
Edition: 23/4/09
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AFP)--Afghan border guards said Thursday they had
shot dead an Iranian sergeant in an exchange of gunfire sparked when he
allegedly entered Afghan territory without authorization.
The incident took place in southwestern Nimroz province, the border police
commander for the region said.
The Iranian officer, identified as Mansoor Noori, allegedly crossed into
Afghanistan several times late Wednesday on a motorcycle with another
guard, said Gen. Saifullah Hakim.
"Afghan police repeatedly warned them not to cross the border, but they
ignored the warnings and started firing on Afghan forces," he said.
Afghan forces responded, killing Noori and arresting his colleague, the
commander said.
Afghan and Iranian security forces have launched a joint inquiry into the
shooting, Hakim said.
Afghan officials will deliver a formal protest to authorities in Tehran on
Thursday, he said, adding that Noori's body and the detained guard
wouldn't be handed over until Iranian officials admitted responsibility
for the incident.
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