The fighting between Mangal and Muqbil tribes that started last night in Oum area of the provincial capital was in progress as of today, Khyal Mohammad told Pajhwok Afghan News.
Many people were killed and injured in the exchange of fire, he said, adding the wounded were shifted to city hospitals in the city. Security officials have not yet commented on the incident.
Elsewhere, Taliban fighters attacked a checkpoint of Afghan National Army in Sabri district of the province. But no one was hurt in the overnight attack, said Gen. Israr, commander of first Brigade of 203rd Thunder Military Corps. One insurgent was killed and another wounded in retaliatory firing from soldiers.
Israr added two militants were wounded by their own explosives Thursday morning in the district. The injured Taliban were detained by ANA soldiers.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed the attack and explosion, saying many soldiers were killed and wounded.
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