Civilian killed, 3 others injured in clash in northern Afghanistan

At least one civilian has been killed and three others injured as clash flared up between security forces and Taliban militants in northern Afghanistan on Monday, according to a local security source.

The clash erupted on a road linking the northern Kunduz province to the neighboring Takhar province during which the driver of a civilian car lost his life and three female travelers sustained injuries, said the source.

Taliban has also suffered casualties during the crossfire which lasted for a couple of hours, he said.

However, Taliban militants, who often block the road in Khan Abad district which links Kunduz to Takhar, are yet to make comment. Endit