At least nine militants were killed and 12 others were injured in a clash between security forces and the Taliban in Afghanistan's Saripul and Faryab provinces, an official said on Sunday.
According to the official, four militants -- including group commanders -- were killed in Sayad district of Saripul province and five more insurgents lost their lives in Qaisar district of Faryab province respectively.
A total of 12 militants sustained injuries in the skirmishes which have been continuing in parts of the said districts.
--IANS
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