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KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Five militants and two pro-government militiamen have been confirmed dead as clashes broke out in Khan Abad district of the northern Kunduz province on Friday, a local security official Mohammad Gul said.
According to the official, the armed insurgents attacked a security checkpoint in Qala-e-Kohan area of the restive district early morning and the pro-government militiamen returned fire killing five insurgents on the spot, forcing them to flee.
Two pro-government militiamen were also killed in the gun battle lasted for two hours, according to the official.
Three more militants and two militiamen sustained wound, Gul further said.
Taliban outfit has yet to make comment.
