PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan Local Police recruits were recognized as a legitimate security force during a graduation ceremony in Yayha Khel district, March 24. The ceremony included 174 ALP graduates from western Paktika’s Zarghun Shahr and Yayha Khel districts. It was the largest ALP graduation in the area since the program started. ALP from nearby districts showed their support for their fellow Afghan National Security Forces by providing security for the event. District Sub Governor Mahmoud and District Chief of Police Naim Jahn attended the ceremony, and validated their continued support for the ALP program. Coalition special operations forces also attended the ceremony to show their commitment to Afghanistan’s security concerns at all levels. The new ALP graduates will provide increased security for Yayha Khel residents and allow the populace greater freedom of movement throughout western Paktika. “This was the largest ALP graduation since the program was started in the area,” said Lt. Col. William Linn, Special Operations Task Force-East Commander.” It was really great to see the local district governance show up and show their support for their sons, stepping up to protect their villages.”
Source of story. The text above came from "Afghan Local Police presence expands in eastern province", DVIDS, March 24, 2012. Learn more about the Afghan Local Police and read past news articles about the ALP.
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