Taliban launch major attack on security check posts in Nangarhar. Dozens of Taliban militants launched attacks on security check posts in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan early Tuesday morning. According to local government officials, the attack was carried out on secuity check posts in Hesarak district. Provincial police spokesman, Hazrat Hussain Mashriqwal, said heavy clashes continue between Afghan forces and Taliban militants in Hesarak district. Mashriqwal further added that both the Taliban militants and Afghan security forces suffered casualties during the ongoing clashes. However, he did not disclsoe further information regarding the exact number of casualties. In the meantime, another official in Nangarhar province said at least 50 Taliban militants were killed or injured during hte clashes. The official further added that over 12 Afghan security forces personnel were also killed or injured. The Taliban militants group has not commented regarding the report so far. Khaama Press
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:18:30 +0000
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