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Two Taliban commanders killed in Afghan police ambush

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ANI Kabul
Last Updated : Apr 30 2016 | 5:57 PM IST

At least two prominent commanders of the Taliban were killed and several injured in an ambush organised by the Afghan police forces in Afghanistan's southeastern Ghazni province.

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said that the two top Taliban commanders were killed in Deh Yak and Gilan districts of Ghazni, reports Khaama Press.

In a statement by the Ministry of Interior one of the commanders was identified as Khalid who was killed along with his 3 companions on Friday night.

While the commander was killed in Gilan district, three other militants were also injured in the ambush.

The Afghan police forces also seized weapons and ammunition during the ambush.

Meanwhile, the Taliban militants have not commented regarding the report so far.

Ghazni is among the volatile provinces in southeastern Afghanistan where militant groups including the Taliban insurgents operate anti-state activities.

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First Published: Apr 30 2016 | 5:14 PM IST

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