KABUL (Pajhwok): The security forces have purged the Khwaja Ghar district of northern Takhar province of militants, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.
In a statement, the ministry said the security forces conducted operations in the district, with air support from US-led foreign forces.
About 19 insurgents were killed and 12 others wounded. Several weapons and ammunition were also destroyed during the clearing operation.
On Wednesday, MoD said the militants attacked the district and captured parts of it. In the attack, two . . .
