KHAR: Alleged spy killed in Bajaur

Published August 4, 2008

KHAR, Aug 3: An Afghan national was killed on charges of spying for America in the Bajaur tribal region on Sunday.

Local people said that the Afghan national identified as Mohammad Qasim was shot dead in Tangi area of Bajaur. He was accused of spying for USA. No group has claimed responsibility for the killing of alleged spy.

Meanwhile, armed persons kidnapped a Levies man in Lui Sam area near Khar on Sunday and shifted him to unknown location.

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