3 militants killed in N. Afghanistan clash

Source: Xinhua| 2017-11-23 18:44:24|Editor: Lifang
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KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- Fresh Afghan forces' clash with Taliban left at least three militants dead and two others wounded in northern Afghanistan province of Baghlan on Thursday, an official said.

The clash took place Thursday afternoon when the Taliban militants attacked security checkpoints in Charshanba Tipa area of Baghlan-e-Markazi.

Police returned fire, leaving three fighters dead and forcing others to flee, Wali Khanzada Mazlumyar, the district chief said.

Two more militants sustained injuries, the official asserted without commenting on possible casualties of security personnel.

The Taliban militants haven't commented on the report.

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