Sar-e-Pul (The Killid) – At least one Afghan National Security Forces member was killed and nine further wounded in clashes with Taliban insurgents at Suq Bel and Bughari of central Sar-e-Pul province, local authorities said.
Zabiuallah Ammani, Spokesperson for the Provincial Governor, told The Killid, “Armed insurgents last night [Sunday night] have attacked public security post at Suq Bel, as well as National Police and Public Uprising Forces posts at Baghawi in center of Sar-e-Pul province.”
According to Ammani, local security forces have retaliated, claiming two of armed militants and wounding five further.
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Taliban since last two days have been carrying heavy attacks on central province, mainly in Sancharack, Sayad and Gosfandi districts that caused a widespread concerns amongst residents.
Meanwhile, residents have warned authorities of losing uncountable areas of the province, while urging for backups to ward off the militants from the districts.
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Jawad Nabi Zada of The Killid Group has contributed to this report.
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