Clash over jungle ownership kills 1, injures 21 in E. Afghanistan-Xinhua

Clash over jungle ownership kills 1, injures 21 in E. Afghanistan

Source: Xinhua| 2025-01-19 19:31:00|Editor: huaxia

MAHMUD-E-RAQI, Afghanistan, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- A dispute over the ownership of a jungle in eastern Afghanistan's Kapisa province killed one and injured 21 others on Saturday, provincial police spokesman Abdul Fatah Faiz said Sunday.

The clash erupted over the ownership of a jungle between residents of two villages in Alasai district on Saturday afternoon. As a result, one villager was killed and 21 others sustained injuries.

The situation came under control after police reached the area and took 35 villagers into custody. An investigation was underway to identify those responsible.

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