MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): A fierce battle is ongoing between Taliban and security forces in the Kushandi district of northern Balkh province, with each side claiming inflicting casualties on the other.
The gunbattle in Kunshandi has been ongoing for the past three days, Balkh police chief, Brig. Gen. Syed Kamal Sadat, told Pajhwok Afghan News on Friday noon.
“Based on public demands, an operation -- led by Governor Atta Mohammad Noor -- was launched in the district three days back,” he said, claiming at least 10 militants had been . . .
