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Iran nabs 7 Afghan border guards

Other News Materials 14 October 2010 16:29 (UTC +04:00)
At least seven Afghan border guards have been arrested after illegally entering the Iranian border with Afghanistan.
Iran nabs 7 Afghan border guards

At least seven Afghan border guards have been arrested after illegally entering the Iranian border with Afghanistan.

Iranian forces detained the Afghan troops in Afghanistan's western province of Nimruz, a Press TV correspondent reported on Thursday.

The detention took place near Lash-e Juwayn district two days ago, our reporter went on to say.

An Afghan security official confirmed the arrests, saying the policemen had entered the Iranian side of the border.

The official further added that talks are underway to secure release of Afghan troops.

The Islamic Republic has enforced strict security measures on its border with Afghanistan.

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