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Taliban militants attacked NDS building in Paktika

Tue Jan 10, 12:17 pm

Several armed insurgents entered the building of telecommunication department today about 9 am and from there, targeting the provincial headquarters and NDS building in Shern City central of Paktika province.

So far, a police soldier and two suicide bombers have been killed in the incident, local security officials said.

According to some sources, the clashes are still continued while the security officials say the attackers are now surrounded by security forces.

Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attacks and said a group of Taliban while entering the telecommunication building targeted the NDS buildings.

More details will be provided as soon as possible.