MEHTARLAM (Pajhwok): A Taliban commander was killed along with his two accomplices during a clash with security forces in eastern Laghman province on Monday, an official said.
Sarhadi Zwak, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the early morning clash took place in Achakzai area of Alishang district during an ongoing security operation codenamed “Almas”.
He identified the slain rebel commander as Majeed Zarqawe who had established a check-post in the area. Security forces suffered no causalities in the clash.
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