Provincial governor Abdul Satar Barez said at least 130 Taliban militants have been killed and 95 others have sustained injuries during the operations so far.| 48 hour rule. This would be fairly big news and a medium-sized setback to the Talibunnies. But it's an Afghan press release so who knows? |
The counter-terrorism operations were launched by the Afghan security forces late in the month of January from Dand-e-Ghori area close to Pul-i-Khumri city. According to Barez, the Afghan security forces have managed to clear certain areas from the militants, including Baghlan-e-Markazi, Baghlan-e-Kohna, and Baghlan Sanati.
He said new security check posts have been established in the areas after they were cleared and Dand-e-Ghori will be completely cleared once snow fall stops to allow the reconstruction of destroyed electricity pylons.