TALUQAN, Afghanistan, Dec 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 17 pro-government local militiamen were killed and four others wounded, when they fought back Taliban militants, in Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province, on Saturday night (last night), a provincial government spokesman said today (Sunday).
“Taliban militants stormed a camp of local fighters in Khwaja Bahawoddin district, overnight Saturday. The local fighters fought back the attackers and some 10 militants were also killed during the fighting,” Spokesman, Mohammad Jawad Hijri, said.
The militiamen, under the command of Malik Tatar, handle security checkpoints in the area, where Taliban militants frequently attack villages, according to Hijri.
Zabiullah Mujahid, a purported Taliban spokesman, claimed responsibility for the attack.
The province has been the scene of heavy clashes between Taliban and security forces for a long time.– NNN-AGENCIES
