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Two Taliban commanders among 12 killed in Afghanistan's Helmand province

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ANI Kabul
Last Updated : Jun 21 2016 | 11:57 AM IST

At least 12 Taliban insurgents, including two commanders were killed in a gun-battle with Afghan security forces in Helmand province.

The 2015 Maiwand Military Corps in a statement today, said the clash took place in Nad Ali district after a group of Taliban fighters attacked a military outpost and started firing against the forces, reports Tolo News.

The security forces have also seized a number of weapons during the clash.

No casualty was suffered by security forces in the conflict, the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Helmand police officials have said military operations in the province will continue in a bid to eliminate anti-state groups.

The security officials had last week announced that a large-scale military operation will be launched in Gereshk, Marjah and Nad Ali districts in order to clear the areas of Taliban.

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First Published: Jun 21 2016 | 11:57 AM IST

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