8 militants killed in Afghan northern Kunduz province

Government forces raided Taliban hideouts in the northern Kunduz province overnight, killing eight militants and injured three others, an army spokesman in the province, Abdul Khalil said Saturday.

According to the official, unit of Special Forces stormed Taliban hideout in Kaltatai area outside provincial capital the Kunduz city early Saturday killing eight armed insurgents on the spot and three more militants sustained injuries.

There were no casualties on civilians and security personnel, the official said.

Taliban militants who are active around Kunduz city haven't commented. Endit