QALA-E-NAW, Afghanistan, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- At least six people including three militants and three security personnel were killed in clash in the western Badghis province on Friday, head of Provincial Council Abdul Aziz Beg said.
The clash, according to the official, erupted after the Taliban fighters stormed some security checkpoints in Jawand district early on Friday triggering gun battle, which lasted for more than three hours and eventually led to the death of three militants and three security personnel.
Two more militants sustained injuries in the fighting, the official asserted. He also added that the security forces would continue to chase the insurgents.
Taliban militants have intensified activities against government interests in Jawand, Muqur and neighboring Ab Kamari districts over the past couple of months.
