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Four Armed Intruders Killed in Tajikistan Border Clash

1/19/2026

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Four armed individuals were killed by Tajik border guards after crossing from Afghanistan into Tajikistan, following a refusal to surrender, according to the Tajik National Security Committee.
The Tajik National Security Committee alleges the group belonged to a terrorist organization, but their identities were not disclosed.
Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated the incident involved drug traffickers attempting to smuggle narcotics.

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Four armed individuals were killed by Tajik border guards after crossing from Afghanistan into Tajikistan, following a refusal to surrender, according to the Tajik National Security Committee.
The Tajik National Security Committee alleges the group belonged to a terrorist organization, but their identities were not disclosed.
Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated the incident involved drug traffickers attempting to smuggle narcotics.