At Least 11 Policemen Killed in Afghanistan's Helmand Province

At least 11 policemen were shot dead by a policeman in Afghanistan's southern province of Helmand, local media reported on Tuesday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – According to the Tolo News media outlet, a policeman opened fire at his colleagues in the Afghan city of Lashkar Gah at a check point on Monday night.

The attacker reportedly escaped after the incident.

Afghanistan is experiencing political, social and security instability, with extremists taking advantage of the turmoil in the country.

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