SECURITY — March 29, 2026

Four Armed Robbers Posing as Security Personnel Arrested in Khost Province

Security forces in Khost province arrested four armed robbers who posed as security personnel, broke into a house in Matachina and stole gold, firearms and cash. The suspects confessed, and police are pursuing three others involved.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok2 min read

Four Armed Robbers Posing as Security Personnel Arrested in Khost Province
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Security forces in Khost province arrested four armed robbers who posed as security personnel and broke into a house in the Matachina area of Khost city.

The suspects used weapons and physical force against the occupants before stealing gold, two firearms and an unspecified amount of cash, according to police reports.

The Criminal Investigations Unit of the Khost police detained the four individuals following the robbery. The suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime during questioning.

Police stated that three other individuals were also involved in the incident, and efforts are underway to apprehend them.

The arrests highlight ongoing security operations targeting criminal activities in the region, though no further details on the timeline of the robbery or the exact value of the stolen items were provided.

Read the original reporting at Pajhwok

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