District chief demand more troops as Taliban attacks Khanabad district

  KUNDUZ CITY (Pajhwok): Heavy fighting between the Taliban and security forces was underway in the Khanabad district of northern Kunduz province which resulted in the closure of Kunduz-Takhar highway, an official said on Friday.

District Chief Hayatullah Ameri said the Taliban launched assault on the Khanabad district from different sides at around 4:00 am.

Security forces strongly resisted the Taliban attacks and due to heavy fighting the Kunduz-Takhar highway had been closed.

The district administrative chief said that the Taliban were advancing and there was need for reinforcement.

Abdul Jalil, the resident of locality, said the Taliban were very close to the main district bazaar.

Taliban Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said they launched group attacks on the Khanabad district. Mujahid claimed killing several security personnel in the attack.

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