[Khaama (Afghanistan)] A key Taliban group member has been killed during a shootout with the Afghan cops in northern Faryab province of Afghanistan.The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said the key Taliban group member was killed after attacking the security posts in this province late on Monday night.
"Afghan National Police repels an armed Taliban attack in Faryab province, last night," a statement by MoI said, adding that five armed Taliban were killed including a senior commander of armed Taliban named Mullah Kamal and seven other armed Taliban were maimed.
The statement further added that a group of armed Taliban also attacked Afghan National Police check post in Qisar District of Faryab province.
MoI said the Afghan National Police forces did not suffer any casualties during the festivities.
"This group was involved in many terrorist and destructive activities in this district and other areas of Faryab province," the statement added.