US military officials say the classified report and recommendations for administrative punishments for eleven service members who were linked to the incident have been sent to the Pentagon more than a week ago.

"The investigation is complete and is pending review," said George Wright, a US army spokesman.

Earlier this year, some American troops outraged Muslims by burning copies of the holy Qur’an at US-run Bagram air base in Afghanistan.
Seven members might face punishments ranging from a letter in their file to assignment to extra duties.

The decision is likely to make the Afghan people even angrier. Violent protests erupted when the word of the desecration spread. About 40 people, including four American soldiers, were killed in the wake of the Qur’an burning. The insulting move forced US President Barack Obama to make an apology.

Darul Ihsan Media Desk