MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): A group of kidnappers has been killed in a Taliban operation in northern Balkh province, officials said on Monday.
Zabihullah Noorani, acting director of information, told Pajhwok Afghan News the incident took place in the Dasht-i-Shoor area of 9th police district.
He said the security forces had gone to the area to arrest the kidnappers. But a clash took place that resulted in the killing of five kidnappers.
Noorani added the kidnappers had killed the two individuals they had abducted before the security personnel’s arrival. One security official was injured in the firefight . . .
