Afghanistan, Sept. 27 -- Supporters of the late Afghan President Najibullah Ahmadzai (known as Dr. Najib) gathered in front of Kabul Polytechnic University on Saturday to commemorate his 24th death anniversary, leading to an unexpected violence with local police.

Kabul police had prevented the ceremony from taking place at the Loya Jirga, according to supporters.

While supported says their gathering is "civil" and "peaceful", video footage that flooded on social media shows grappling between the local police and civilians, with some carrying sticks and available tools.

The Afghan government did not immediately comment on the incident.

On Wednesday, a number of Jihadi parties issued a statement, calling on prevention of the commemoration...