Abdul Raziq Achakzai
Afghan police chief (1979–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Abdul Raziq Achakzai, also known as General Raziq, (Pashto: عبدالرازق اڅکزی; Dari: عبدالرازق اچکزی; 1979 – October 18, 2018) was the chief of police for Kandahar Province.[3] Many Afghans regarded him as a national hero while others viewed him simply as a warlord.[4][5] In late 2001, Achakzai became a member of Gul Agha Sherzai's forces whom the Taliban had surrendered to after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan.[6] Achakzai was considered to be one of the most powerful security officials in Afghanistan for the last few years of his life.
Abdul Raziq Achakzai Hero of the Afghan Nation | |
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Native name | عبدالرازق اڅکزی |
Birth name | Abdul Raziq |
Born | 1979 Spin Boldak, Kandahar, Afghanistan |
Died | October 18, 2018 (aged 39) Kandahar, Afghanistan[1] |
Allegiance | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
Service/ | Afghan Border Police |
Years of service | 2002–2018 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Spouse(s) | 3[2] |
After surviving several assassination attempts over the years, Achakzai was killed in an insider attack by a bodyguard of the provincial governor, who opened fire on him and other security officials after a meeting with the U.S. Army General Scott Miller at the governor's compound in Kandahar.[7] Achakzai was succeeded by his brother, Tadeen Khan, who has no military related experience.[8] Tadeen's nomination was a result of heavy pressure from powerful tribal elders who pressured the Afghan government to overlook his lack of experience and training.[9]