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TALUQAN, Afghanistan, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- At least 10 fighters from both sides have been killed in a clash between government forces and the Taliban outfit in Ashkamish district of Afghanistan's northern Takhar province on Wednesday, provincial government spokesman Mohammad Jawad Hajari said.
The clash, according to the official, broke out after the Taliban militants stormed security checkpoints in Chokht area of Ashkamish district early Wednesday and police returned fire which had left seven Taliban fighters dead and five others injured.
Three police personnel lost their lives and four others sustained injuries, the official said.
Taliban militants who have intensified activities since late April, are yet to make comments.
