MAIMANA (Pajhwok): The commander of a pro-government local force was killed and five others disappeared as a result of a rebel attack on their check-post in northwestern Faryab province, an official said on Thursday.
Mohammad Saleh, the administrative chief of Almar district where the attack occurred, confirmed the incident but did not give further detail.
Khirullah Qarayee, the chief volunteer, said security forces were sleeping when Taliban attacked their check-post. He said Mohammad Amin was killed and five others have gone missing with their weapons.