SHIBERGHAN (Pajhwok): The governor of northern Jawzjan province on Saturday said 15 Taliban fighters including six group leaders had been killed and 12 others wounded during a clash with government forces, but the Taliban rejected his claim.
MohammadHashemRayis, Jawzjan governor, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the Taliban on Friday night stormed the Mangjak district center and clashed with government forces for five hours.
He added 15 Taliban fighters including six group leaders were killed and 12 others wounded as a result of the clash that also left three security personnel wounded.
Two out of six group leaders have been identified . . .
