MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Local officials on Monday said Chamtal district of northern Balkh province has been cleaned of militants during an Afghan forces operation.
An operation launched by the Shahin Military Corps against militants was underway since Saturday night and was ended late on Sunday.
Amanullah Mobin, the commander for the corps, told reporters that around 50 militants suffered casualties and eight others were arrested during the operation. Six security personnel were also killed.
He said that there were no rebels currently in Chamtal district after the operation.
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