Body of US ‘spy’ found

Published September 15, 2008

MIRAMSHAH, Sept 14: The body of an Afghan refugee was found on Sunday near the Esha security checkpost, some 8 km from here.

Gul Rahim Shah of Mandozai tehsil in the Khost province of Afghanistan had been kidnapped a few days ago.

A note found in his pocket accused him of spying for the United States. The 55-year old refugee was severely beaten up and shot. — Correspondent

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