Government to probe clash between locals and gold miners in Takhar

Afghan government announced on Tuesday that a provincial-level delegation has been tasked to investigate a recent clash between local residents and a gold mining company in Chah Ab district of northern Takhar province.

Humayoun Afghan, spokesperson for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, said that the confrontation resulted in human casualties as well as financial losses.

He said that a comprehensive report will be presented to the media after the investigation is completed.