HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Afghan National Army (ANA) commandos have released 34 security personnel and civilians in a raid on a Taliban-controlled prison in western Herat province.
Governor Sayed Abdul Wahid Qatali told Pajhwok Afghan News the militant-run prison was located in the Karocha village of Adraskan district.
The raid on the jail began at around 11:00pm and ended early Wednesday morning, the governor said.
Qatali added dozens of insurgents were killed during the overnight raid, which caused the security personnel no casualties.
Ali Ahmad Faqeeri, the district’s administrative chief, confirmed the commando operation in Karocha village . . .
