24 militants killed in Afghanistan operation
At least 24 militants were killed in a military operation in Uruzgan province of Afghanistan.
Apr 03, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Local Taliban leader, five insurgents killed in Afghanistan's Uruzgan
A local Taliban leader and five Taliban insurgents were killed after the Afghan army launched an operation in the province of Uruzgan, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
Nov 27, 2016, 13:25 PM IST
Afghan forces encircled by Taliban in provincial capital
The Taliban attack, in one of the country's top opium-producing areas, has exposed how thinly stretched Afghan security forces have become as they try to contain Islamist insurgents in other areas of the country.
Sep 09, 2016, 18:04 PM IST
25 militants killed in airstrikes in Afghan's Helmand
At least 25 militants were killed as Afghan security forces targeted Taliban hideouts in Helmand province, an official statement said on Sunday.
Aug 14, 2016, 20:06 PM IST
Taliban use `honey trap` boys to kill Afghan police
In the province of Uruzgan, "bacha bereesh" -- or boys without beards -- widely become objects of lustful attraction for powerful police commanders.
Jun 16, 2016, 10:06 AM IST
