Two Afghan police officers who had recently rejoined the force after defecting to the Taliban, shot dead seven of their sleeping colleagues on Tuesday, a police chief said.
The killings came during a particularly bloody 24 hours for Afghan forces, with another 16 soldiers, police and bodyguards killed in different attacks, underscoring concern about government forces as foreign troops prepare to leave.
Kandahar Afghan National Police chief Abdul Raziq said the two police officers had defected to the Taliban months ago but returned several days ago asking to rejoin.
They were accepted back.
"As soon as the policemen fell asleep, the pair grabbed weapons and opened fire, killing all seven," Raziq said.
The attack occurred in the early hours in the Arghistan district of the southern province of Kandahar.
A hunt was on to find the pair, Raziq said, adding that he suspected they have again joined the Taliban.
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