Taliban's Al-Khandak Offensive Left Scores Afghan Security Officers Dead & Wounded In Badakhshan Northern Province Of Afghanistan
Web News BADSHAH KHAN, Afghanistan — Local sources of Teshkan district of northern Badakhshan province said that at least 30 policemen have been killed in Taliban attacks on security forces outposts on Sunday . It added that an incident occurred at 4:00 A.M local time when Taliban launched a deadly assault on security outposts . Provincial council member confirmed the attack , saying 3 policemen were also taken as hostages . However , one of the top Afghan police officers Kiramat Jahangir rejected the number of casualties said that only 5 policemen were martyred in Taliban attacks and 23 Taliban militants were killed and wounded during the shoot-out . Taliban spokesperson endorsed the attack on Teshkan district of Badakhshan province, claiming a large number of Afghan security personals were killed in successful strikes. — ca