TARINKOT (Pajhwok): Three policemen and five Taliban have been killed during a clash in central Uruzgan province, an official said on Thursday.
Police Commander Lt. Ghulam Dastagir Almas told Pajhwok Afghan News the Taliban launched coordinated attack on security forces check-posts in Tagi locality on Uruzgan-Kandahar highway.
Two policemen and as many Taliban had been injured in the overnight clash, he added.
The Taliban captured two check-posts but security forces retake them promptly. Police commander Sidiqullah was among the dead officials.
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