Times of Islamabad

Key Afghan Taliban commander killed in Afghanistan

Key Afghan Taliban commander killed in Afghanistan

KABUL (AT News): A key Taliban commander along with his three fighters hasbeen killed and two others wounded, after Afghan security forces conductedan operation in northern Takhar province, official said Monday.

Taliban Qari Faiz and three of his fighters were killed and two otherswounded during joint Afghan security forces conducted in Ishkamish districtof Takhar, Takhar Police Press Disk said in a statement.

The stronghold of the killed commander was also destroyed and some weaponsconfiscated by security forces during crackdown as well, the statementadded.