Afghan forces kill 8 insurgents in western Farah province

FARAH, Afghanistan, March 10 (Xinhua) -- At least eight militants have been confirmed dead and three others injured in clash between government and the Taliban outfit in Afghanistan's western Farah province over the past 24 hours, provincial police spokesman Mohibullah Mohib said Sunday.

According to Mohib, the security forces launched operations in parts of Anardara and Pushtrod districts on Saturday and the militants resisted, triggering gun battle but the militants have lost ground besides leaving eight bodies behind.

However, the official didn't say if there were casualties on security personnel. Taliban outfit has yet to make comment.