GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Police on Monday said 120 Taliban militants have been killed in Janikhel and Dand Patan districts of southeastern Paktia province, but the rebels disputed the claim.
The Taliban captured Janikhel district three days ago after weeks of clashes with security forces. Public representatives say Janikehl has a strategic importance and other districts could fall to the rebels if Janikhel is not retaken.
Paktia police chief Brig. Gen. Qadar Gul Zadran told Pajhwok Afghan News drones targeted militant hideouts and convoys, leaving some 120 insurgents dead . . .
