KABUL, Afghanistan – More than 70 villagers graduated from the Afghan Local Police course in Chamkani District, Paktiya province Tuesday.
The course is a Ministry of the Interior initiative to train and equip local nationals to protect their villages. Over three weeks, the students are given classes on the Afghan constitution, penal code, basic marksmanship and first aid.
The Chamkanai graduation is the second ALP course to be completed, the first was conducted in the Dand Patan District.
Graduation certificates were presented by Lt. Col. Mohammad Khan, the Chamkani police chief and Saadat Khan, the Chamkani sub-governor.
After the graduation ceremony, the students are issued weapons, uniforms and vehicles provided by MOI.
The graduates represent three tribes from the northern Chamkani District.