Afghan Gov’t. Forces Kill 7 Militants in Northern Province

8 June, Kathmandu : The Afghan government forces have killed seven militants and cleared four villages in the restive Shahr-e-Bazarg district of the northern Badakhshan province, provincial police spokesman Sanahullah Rohani said Monday.

According to international news agency, the official said that four villages had been cleared since cleanup operation in the troubled Shahr-e-Bazarg district was launched three days ago, during which, seven militants were killed and six others wounded.

No security personnel and civilians have been hurt during the ongoing operation, the official said, adding that the crackdown would last until the district cleared from the insurgents. Taliban militants who are active in parts of Badakhshan province have yet to make comment. RSS8/Xinhua