LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Commando and strike forces have reached Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand province, the governor said on Tuesday, claiming nearly 200 militants suffered casualties during the past three days.
Hayatullah Hayat told a security meeting here that security forces had also suffered casualties in various parts of the province during the past 72 hours.
During the period, he said, 118 militants were killed and 73 others wounded and 11 more captured alive.
He said fresh forces had arrived to recapture areas lost to the insurgents and a massive ground and air . . .
