Jahan Baz, a local resident, told Pajhwok Afghan News, heavy fighting was ongoing between security forces and the Taliban in the limits of district.
However, Governor Spokesman Nabiullah Perkhel denied clashes with insurgents, saying situation was under control and there was no fighting.
“Two days back insurgents had tried to attack the district and were engaged in gun battle with security forces, last night there was exchange of fire but not heavy,” he said.
But Zahibullah Mujahid, a Taliban’s spokesman, said they surrounded the Waza Khawa district and their fighters were few . . .
