GARDEZ (Pajhwok): The Janikhel district of southeastern Paktia province has fallen to Taliban for a third time, officials confirmed on Thursday.
The district fell to the militants last month, but was recaptured two weeks ago by the security forces after heavy clashes.
On Wednesday, the Taliban claimed overrunning the restive district and inflicting heavy casualties on the security personnel.
Police spokesman Sardar Wali Tabassum told Pajhwok Afghan News the security forces had tactically withdrawn to prevent civilian casualties.
He said the security personnel . . .
