MAIMANA (Pajhwok): Security forces have retaken control of the Kohistan district in northwestern Faryab province, an official claimed on Wednesday.
Dilawar Shah Dilawar, Kohistan police chief, told Pajhwok Afghan News the Taliban fled the district after a determined counterattack from the security forces.
He added the security personnel took control of the district centre Tuesday night. The Taliban have not yet reacted to the government claim.
Three days ago, the insurgents overran the district after security forces made a tactical retreat. Over 120 Taliban have . . .
