MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Feb 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A total of 35 militants have been confirmed dead, as a cleanup operation continues in Balkh district, of the northern Balkh province in Afghanistan, said an army statement.
The mopping-up was launched late Sunday night, and so far, 35 insurgents have been killed and five others arrested.
Without providing more details, the statement added that, the operation would last until the restive Balkh district and its vicinity is cleared of the insurgents.
Taliban fighters, who are active in parts of Balkh province, have not commented on the report.– NNN-AGENCIES
