Taliban Leader Among 5 Others Killed in Kunar Clashes

KABUL: (Middle East Press) A senior Taliban leader was killed along with his five fighters in eastern Kunar province.

According to local government officials, a group of Taliban insurgents attacked a police check post in Manogi district early Saturday morning.

Provincial police chief, Gen. Abdul Habib Syed said Afghan security forces repelled a major attack on police check posts around 4:00 am local time on Saturday.

Gen. Syed Khel further added that a senior Taliban commander identified as Haji Nadeemullah was killed along with 5 other insurgents.

He said at least 15 Taliban insurgents were also injured during the clashes with the security forces.

According to Gen. Syed Khel, at least two members of the Afghan security forces were also injured during the clashes.

In the meantime, Taliban group spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid has claimed that Taliban fighters have taken control of 2 police check posts following the attack.

He said various Afghan security forces were also killed and injured and their weapons were taken.