At least 30 militants were killed as the Taliban offensive to overrun Afghanistan's Burka district in Baghlan province was repulsed on Friday, officials said.
According to provincial government spokesman Mahmoud Haqmal, a group of Taliban insurgents launched a multi-pronged offensive at 1 a.m. (local time) to overrun Burka district but the security forces returned fire, killing 30 insurgents on the spot and injuring 10 others, Xinhua news agency reported.
A member of the provincial council, Bismillah Atash, said that seven security personnel were also killed in the fighting and four others were injured.
The cleanup operation was ongoing in the area.
--IANS
soni/
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app