ISLAMABAD – Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed thefighters had seized a key military base, two check-posts and killed 18security personnel. Six others were seized.

As per Pajhwok News, At least 10 security personnel have been killed, sevenwounded and as many others captured alive during a clash with militants innorthern Kunduz province, an official said on Monday.

Khalil Qarizada, a member of the provincial council, told Pajhwok AfghanNews the insurgents stormed security check-posts in the Qarghan Tapa areaof Imam link Sahib district late on Sundaynight.

The rebels overran the village, he said, adding 10 security forces werekilled and seven others wounded. The assailants captured alive sevenothers, he added.

Meanwhile, the 20th Pamir Division said the insurgents attacked the QurghanTaqa area form several directions at around 10pm.

The assault was warded off as a result of strong resistance from thesecurity forces and arrival of reinforcements in the area. It did notprovide further details.

Feroz, a resident of the area, said fierce clashes were still ongoing inImam Sahib district, whose residents were scared and trapped inside theirhomes.

Mahboobullah Saeedi, the district’s administrative chief, confirmed thefall of Qurghan Tapa area into the hand of rebels. However, he did notprovide information about casualties.

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