22 killed in Afghanistan clash

Eighteen Taliban rebels were killed as security forces attacked Qala-e-Zal district

IANS Kabul

Last Updated : Jul 22 2016 | 4:15 PM IST

At least 22 persons were killed in a clash in Afghanistan's Kunduz province on Friday.

"Eighteen Taliban rebels were killed as security forces attacked Qala-e-Zal district," Xinhua news agency quoted an army official as saying.

The remaining victims were four security personnel, while six others were injured.

First Published: Jul 22 2016 | 3:26 PM IST