Afghan forces kill 4 militants in Kandahar province

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- At least four militants were confirmed dead and another arrested after the government forces stormed a Taliban hideout in Miwand district of the southern Kandahar province on Sunday, a statement from the provincial government said here Monday.

The attack was conducted in Cholawak area on Sunday night and lasted for a while during which four motorbikes and a good quantity of arms and ammunition were also destroyed.

Taliban militants haven't commented.

Government forces have intensified operations against the armed opposition groups over the past couple of months.