QALA-I-NAW (Pajhwok): Taliban insurgents have taken control of Dara Borm area in the Maqur district of northwestern Badghis province, an official said Wednesday.
Maj. Obaidullah, Muqur district police chief, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the rebels overran the area after security forces retreated from to the district center.
He did not provide more details into the incident.
Mohammad Haris, the Maqur district administrative chief, confirmed the development.
Zmarai, a resident of the area, verified security forces had withdrawn from their area . . .
