KABUL, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Unknown armed men gunned down a service member of intelligence service in Taliban birthplace Kandahar south of Afghanistan Sunday, a private television channel reported.

    "Unidentified men shot dead an employee of National Security Directorate in Kandahar city this morning, "Tolo television said in its news bulletin.

    No one has been arrested in the incident, it added.

    However, it did not give more details.

    Although no groups or individuals have claimed responsibility, Taliban militants fighting the Afghan government often target security forces and service members.