LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): A security operation has been launched in four districts of southern Helmand province to improve security situation there, the provincial governor said on Sunday.
Hayatullah Hayat told a press conference in Lashkargah, the provincial capital, said the operation codenamed “Maiwand Dara” was launched last night in Sangin, Nad Ali, Marja and Garamsir districts.
He said foreign troops were providing air support to the operation aimed at improving security in the four districts. The governor said a number of roads, which had long been closed against traffic, would be reopened as a result of . . .
