LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Afghan security forces on Saturday recaptured the Khanshin district of southern Helmand province from Taliban militants, an official said.
Col. Mohammad Rassoul Zazi, the 215 Maiwand Military Corps spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the town was captured by insurgents last night.
But the Afghan commando forces backed by the Afghan Air Force recaptured the district from insurgents at about 4:30pm on Saturday, he said.
He said the insurgents attacked the district centre last night when police were alone and there were no . . .
