LASHKARGAH, Feb 16 (Pajhwok Afghan News): Taliban beheaded two people and hanged another for their alleged spying for the US and Afghan forces in the southern province of Helmand.

The two men, residents of the southeastern Paktia province, were beheaded in Grishk district of Helmand on Thursday, said a Taliban commander introducing himself as Borhani.

In a telephonic call to Pajhwok Afghan News, Borhani said a third man, hailed from the northern region, was hanged to death in the same district.

The three people were executed in line with the decision of the Taliban court. He said they were involved in espionage and the Taliban had also recovered such documents from them.

The commander's claim was confirmed by residents of the area. Mohammad Yousaf, 30, resident of the area, told this news agency the three people were killed by Taliban in the Mir Mandab area of the district.   

An official of the district government, on condition of anonymity, said they had received information of the killing of the three men. He condemned the act and said those involved were enemies of the country.

Samad Rohani

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