LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Taliban militants ambushed and killed 24 police and illegal gunmen in southern Helmand province last night, sources said on Thursday.
A government source, who did not want to be named, told Pajhwok Afghan News the clash between policemen and the Taliban took place in Raig area of Maiwand district on Wednesday night.
The irresponsible gunmen and police wanted to arrest drug smugglers in Raig area, but they faced militants.
He said 24 police and unauthorized gunmen were killed, “These men have been dispatched . . .
