Tuesday, March 26, 2012
Lashkarga (BNA) 18 Taliban killed in a clash between anti-narcotic police and Taliban in Helmand province.
It should be said that the clash occurred during elimination of poppy fields in Garmsir district.
Mohammad Ismael Hotak coordinator deputy of Helmand security command said BNA, the clash started when a car of anti-narcotic police came under the fire of Taliban forces.
According to the source, 18 Taliban were killed and their bodies remained in the battle field.
During the clash, a policeman was martyred and 2 others were slightly wounded.
T. Suraya-Yarzada
