ANP, Special Operations Forces deliver medical, humanitarian aid to people of Nangarhar
May 17, 2009
KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Force members, assisted by Special Operations Forces, provided medical treatment and passed out humanitarian goods to local villagers May 17.
Afghan Commandos with the 201st Corps, and Afghan National Police cared for those with physical ailments, and distributed shoes, first aid kits, school supplies, coats, hygiene kits, blankets, sweaters, rubber boots, clothes, food and soccer balls.
The ANP also provided medical treatment and humanitarian aid in Sarobi District, Shabadeen Village. This area has traditionally been outside the reach of the government, and the police commander felt the government should provide assistance to all its citizens. More than 200 men, women and children received rice, sugar, cooking oil, school supplies, soccer balls and hygiene kits.
After the goods were distributed, the ANP conducted a meeting with the village leaders. The local leaders said they weren’t afraid of the Taliban increasing strength in the area, because they had confidence in the government’s ability to provide security for them.