KABUL – The control of the Tala Barfak district in northern Baghlanprovince has reportedly fallen into the hands of the Taliban group.

The provincial council chief Safdar Mohsini confirmed that the Talibanmilitants took control of the district this afternoon.

The Baghlan governor confirms that their contacts with the districtadministrative chief, police chief, and other officials have come to anhalt.

However, he did not confirm the fall of the district into the hands of theTaliban militants.

This comes as reports emerged earlier suggesting that heavy clashes areunderway in the ourskirts of the district.

In the meantime, the Taliban group spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claims thatthe fighters of the group have fully taken control of the district from thegovernment forces.