MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Eight Afghan Local Police (ALP) personnel have been killed in a Taliban attack in northern Balkh province, an official said on Monday.
Acting police chief for Chahar Bolak district Mohammad Din told Pajhwok Afghan News militants stormed a police check-post in Aliabad area late on Sunday night.
He said eight policemen and one militant were killed in the ensuing firefight, which left two others wounded.
Haji Isa Khan, a tribal elder, confirmed the clash that lasted till morning . . .
