Unknowns kill 100 civilians in Afghanistan

Unidentified gunmen reportedly have killed “over a 100 civilians” in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Tolo News reports citing sources familiar with the matter.

Report informs, citing RIA Novosti that the Afghan government blamed the Taliban for the murder of civilians.

“The brutal terrorists on the order of their Punjabi bosses (Pakistan) ambushed the homes of the innocent Afghans in certain areas of Spin Boldak, looted the homes and martyred 100 innocent people,” said Mirwais Stanekzai, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior.

The Taliban has denied any involvement in the killing of civilians.