PUL-I-KHUMRI (Pajhwok): Heavy clashes erupted overnight between security forces and Taliban militants on the outskirts of the provincial capital of northern Baghlan province, with the rebels capturing some areas, officials and residents said on Thursday.
The clashes broke out in Dand-i-Shahabuddin and Dand-i-Ghori localities of Pul-i-Khumri, the capital city, after the insurgents stormed security forces posts on Wednesday night, an official said.
Police Chief Brig. Gen. Mohammad Ewaz Naziri told Pajhwok Afghan News the
