Taliban terrorists attacked security outposts of pro-government forces in Takhar killing fourteen people

At least 13 pro-government forces and an Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier were killed in clashes with Taliban militants in Takhar province on Thursday, police confirmed.

Khalil Asir, a spokesman for Takhar police told Ariana News that the clashes started after insurgents attacked security outposts of the public uprising forces in Khwaja Bahauddin district early this morning.

Four outposts came under attack in Laala Guzar village of Khwaja Bahauddin, Asir added.

Taliban fighters ambushed the reinforcement troops while they were on their way to help pro-government forces.

According to Asir, the two-hour clash left 14 dead, including 13 pro-government fighters and one soldier. Six others were wounded – two ANA soldiers and four members of the public uprising forces.

Asir, however, stated that the Taliban sustained casualties but further details were not provided.

Taliban has also not yet commented.

Public uprising forces comprise of residents who have taken up arms to help fight the Taliban alongside the government forces.

Takhar is meanwhile one of the volatile provinces in the northeastern part of Afghanistan where anti-government insurgent groups have a huge presence.

Source: Ariana News