Bahramcha
| Bahramcha بھرامچه | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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  Bahramcha Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 29°25′N 64°3′E / 29.417°N 64.050°ECoordinates: 29°25′N 64°3′E / 29.417°N 64.050°E | |
| Country |
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| Province | Helmand Province |
| District | Dishu District |
| Elevation | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | (3,000-3,500) |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
Bahrāmcha (Pashto/Dari: بھرامچه) is the center of Dishu District in the southern part of Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Bahramcha's terrain is carved with sprawling channels that make for ideal ambush spots by Taliban fighters. Along one of many desolate dirt roads in Bahramcha, bordered by a mountain on one side, the Taliban choose to launch their devastating attack against the Afghan Police convoy on October 10, 2005.
History
Bahramcha is a Town in Dishu District Helmand Province next to Balochistan. The district is one of the dangerous places in Helmand Province and the Pakistani Army has tried to take Bahramcha many times.
Taliban
The Bahramcha has been controlled by the Taliban from 2000 to 2016. It was seized from the Taliban in 2010 when forced from 1st LAR Bn seized the town from the Taliban during operation Steel Dawn II. Many members of the Taliban were killed, and 1st LAR Bn forces suffered no casualties. 1st LAR Bn subsequently bulldozed the bazar as suicide bombers attempted to hold their defense, unsuccessfully.