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Blasts rock Afghanistan police headquarters

Two explosions hit Afghanistan's police headquarters on Sunday, killing at least six policemen.

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  • Published: 13:24 September 7, 2008
  • Gulf News

Kandahar: Two explosions hit Afghanistan's police headquarters on Sunday, killing at least six policemen.

Police officers at the scene in Kandahar said the two bombers attacked General Abdul Raziq, a border police commander.

Raziq was among 13 wounded in the attack, police said.

Canadian troops and Afghan soldiers surrounded the police headquarters shortly after the explosions.

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