13 killed in battle for control of district in Afghan

At least 13 people including 10 militants and three security personnel have been killed as clash for the control of Imam Sahib district in the northern Kunduz province entered its second day on Monday, district governor Amanudin Qurishi said.

The Taliban militants, according to the official, launched a coordinated offensive on Sunday to overrun Imam Sahib district, but their designs have been foiled as the militants after leaving 10 bodies behind and eight injured retreated and the government forces are going to clean up the area.

The Taliban militants are yet to make comment on the situation.

However, locals said that countless families have left their houses to safer places.