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FAIZABAD, Afghanistan, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- At least eight militants have been killed and the Taliban attempt to overrun Nasai district in northern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province were foiled, provincial police spokesman Sanaullah Rohani said Thursday.
The government, according to the official, has sent reinforcement to Nasai district and the Taliban militants, after leaving eight bodies behind, fled the area.
Four militants and three police personnel were injured in the fighting, the official said, adding that the situation is under control in Nasai district.
Taliban militants who are in control of parts of Badakhshan province are yet to make comments.
