34 militants killed in Afghanistan

The militants were killed during the cleanup operations in Chamtal district on Saturday.

File photo of Taliban militants | AP

KABUL: Thirty-four militants were killed and 18 others injured in Afghanistan's Balkh province during security operations, a police official said on Sunday.

"The militants were killed during the cleanup operations in Chamtal district on Saturday," the official told Xinhua news agency. Two security personnel were also injured.

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(Further details awaited)