...the Pashtun equivalent of men...attack in northern Kunduz province on Wednesday night, local police confirmed.
The Taliban attacked a police checkpoint in Gharchi village of Khanabad district, according to police.
"Four Taliban fighters- including their leader- were killed in the festivities," police said, adding that "the festivities ended after several hours."
The Taliban have not yet commented on the attack.
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