Times of Islamabad

Over 80 Afghan military soldiers besieged by Afghan Taliban: Report

Over 80 Afghan military soldiers besieged by Afghan Taliban: Report

*KABUL – Over 80 Afghan military soldiers have been besieged by AfghanTaliban, Media Report has revealed. *

*At least 80 Afghan security forces are under Taliban siege in southernUrozgan province of Afghanistan since several days, the provincial governortold Ariana News.*

Provincial governor Mohammad Shafiq Asadullah Saeed that Taliban militantslaunched a huge attack over Gizab district about 10 days ago.

He further said the insurgent group has gathered its fighters from severalprovince, planning to overrun the district.

“Around eighty soldiers are under siege since five days,” governor Saeedsaid.