MAIDAN SHAHR, Afghanistan, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Scores of militants have been killed after a Taliban attack was foiled in Afghanistan's eastern Wardak province, provincial government spokesman Abdul Rahman Mangal said on Sunday.
"Hundreds of Taliban rebels launched a coordinated offensive early this morning to overrun Deh Mirdad district but their attempts have been foiled and the militants after suffering huge casualties retreated," Mangal told Xinhua.
According to the official, more than 50 insurgents have been killed and more than 60 others injured.
He also confirmed that 10 police personnel including district police chief Sayed Yunus had been killed in fighting against the militants.
The security forces, according to the official, were chasing the militants to ensure security in the restive district.
Taliban militants who are active in parts of Wardak province have not commented on the clashes.
