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Afghan forces capture 21 militants: official

Xinhua, February 2, 2016 Adjust font size:

Security forces during military crackdown captured 21 Taliban fighters in Tishkan district of the northern Badakhshan province, Monday night, a senior security official, Abdullah said Tuesday.

"The operation conducted in Tishkan district Monday night during which the troops captured 21 Taliban rebels alive," Abdullah told reporters here.

Abdullah claimed that the government forces have cleared Tagab district and operations are underway to ensure lasting peace in Tishkan county. Enditem