Ten Taliban militants and six policemen killed in Herat attack

At least 10 Taliban and six policemen have been killed and eight rebels and 10 policemen wounded during a clash in western Herat province, officials said Tuesday.

Abdul Ahad Walizada, Herat police spokesman told Pajhwok Afghan News that Taliban militants stormed a public order police post in Zaman Abad ara of Pashtoon Zarghon district on Monday night.

He said that six policemen were killed and 10 others wounded in the attack.

Ten Taliban militants were also killed and eight others wounded in Afghan forces retaliatory action, Walizada added.

However, the Taliban did not comment yet about the incident.

Source: Pajhwok