FARAH CITY (Pajhwok): Hundreds of militants have besieged the Pushtrod district centre of western Farah province, forcing hundreds of families to leave their homes, officials said on Wednesday.
The insurgents launched coordinated attacks on the district centrelate on Tuesday, capturing Kudar, Dukin, Faizabad, Gajgin, Chapak, Charmaq and Gosha villages, the town’s administrative chief said.
Ghausuddin told Pajhwok Afghan News the district centre was currently under siege and tank snatched by rebels destroyed. Two militants have been killed so far during clashes.
Security forces and civilians had suffered no casualties, he said, adding . . .
