MAIMANA, Afghanistan, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least six militants have been killed, as security forces stormed Taliban hideouts in Pashtunkot district of Afghanistan’s northern Faryab province, army spokesman, Mohammad Hanif Rezai said, Monday.
The operation was launched late Sunday night, against Taliban fighters in Chaqmaq area, of the restive district, and so far, six armed insurgents have been killed and eight others sustained injuries.
Security forces would continue to chase the militants in Pashtunkot and its vicinity, the official added.
Taliban militants, who are operational in parts of Faryab province, with Maimana as its capital, 425 km northwest of Kabul, have not made comments on the report yet.– NNN-AGENCIES
