PARON (Pajhwok): The Taliban attacked a police check-post in the Noorgram district of eastern Nuristan province, kidnapping five policemen, a senior official said on Thursday.
Governor Hafiz Abdul Qayyum told Pajhwok Afghan News the incident took place on Wednesday in Latwa locality. He confirmed the Taliban had taken five policemen hostage.
In a statement on their website, the Taliban claimed killing three policemen and capturing five others in Noorgram district.
According to the governor, efforts are underway to . . .
