erupted among the police forces in southeastern Paktika...which coincidentally borders South Wazoo...
province of Afghanistan leaving nearly 25 people dead or maimed.
A local security official says the incident took place in the vicinity of Sharana city, the placid provincial capital of Paktika.
The official speaking on the condition of anonymity further added that the clash between the police forces broke out after an altercation between the commanders of the two sides.
He said at least three coppers were killed and around 20 others were maimed durin the clash.
The main motive behind the clash has not been ascertained so far and an investigation is underway in this regard, the official added.
The latest infighting among the police forces takes place as the security forces are busy conducting counter-terrorism operations in Paktika and other parts of the country in the Southeast.