Tolo News: Gen. Abdul Raqib Mubariz took office as the new police chief of the northern Balkh province despite opposition by former Balkh governor Atta Mohammad Noor. Forces loyal to Atta Mohammad Noor resisted for almost the entire day against the appointment of the new police chief but Gen. Mubariz took office while surrounded by commando forces who were deployed to take the situation under control. Addressing reporters after taking the office, Mubariz said he was appointed to the post on the order of President Ghani and that anyone who will adobe a hostile approach towards the system and government, will be retaliated with full force. Click here to read more (external link).
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