South Asia
Paktia clash kills at least 21 Taliban militants
Kabul, Sept 4: At least 21 Taliban militants were killed during a clash with security officials in Afghanistan's Paktia province, local Tolo News reported.
The incident broke out at midnight and went on till about 8 am on Tuesday in the province's Janikhel district.
Officials said that the militants targeted a security check post, injuring at least six military men and killing four others in the ensuing battle.
At least a dozen militants were also injured.
Meanwhile, after Taliban claimed that it had gained control over the district, local officials rejected it.
