KABUL, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Up to 20 inmates have been released from Taliban detention following an operation by Afghan commandos in Nawzad district of southern province of Helmand, an official said Sunday.
"Afghan security forces launched operation late on Saturday night against Taliban militants in Nawzad district of the province, releasing 20 innocent people including three policemen from Taliban clutches," a statement released by the provincial government and sent to media outlets said.
Afghan forces also arrested ten suspected individuals and destroyed a militants' mine manufacturing center during the onslaught in the province, the statement added.
The Taliban has yet to comment on the report.