Sub-governor killed outside governor's palace in Jalalabad

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.30.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - A district sub-governor was killed and four of his bodyguards were wounded when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated outside of the governor's palace in the Jalalabad District of Nangarhar province Aug. 30.

Sayeed Mohamed Paliwan, the sub-governor of La'l Por District, was killed as a result of the blast, according to official reports.

"Our thoughts and concerns are with the families of the deceased and wounded during this difficult time," said U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Garza, deputy chief of staff for joint operations, Headquarters ISAF Joint Command. "This killing of a government official is senseless."

Afghan National Police and International Security Assistance Force troops immediately responded to the scene.

The cause of the vehicle-borne IED explosion is unknown; however, initial reports indicate the IED was attached to the bottom of the sub-governor's vehicle.

"This is a flagrant act, particularly in the context of religion and in the context of the normal codes of conduct," said Garza. "I can assure the enemies of Afghanistan that we will pursue those responsible and we will continue to set the conditions to protect the Afghan people and provide a secure environment for sustainable GIRoA-led peace."

• Date Taken: 08.30.2010
• Date Posted: 08.30.2010 13:12
• Story ID: 55409
• Location: KABUL, AF