A clash between Afghan National Police and Taliban militants Tuesday evening claimed the lives of Two Taliban fighters in northern Afghan province of Kunuz, police said Wednesday.
"The incident took place in Archi district where Taliban insurgents ambushed a convoy of police and police returned fire killing two rebels," police chief of Archi Noor Khan told Xinhua.
Noor Khan who was heading the convoy added that his driver was also slightly injured in fire fight which lasted for half an hour.
Police chief also said that his men found five motorbikes, one rocket launcher and some hand grenades in battle field.
The Islamic militia who staged a boldly comeback three years ago from their traditional hotbed in south Afghanistan have been attempting to influence in the relatively peaceful provinces of northern Afghanistan.
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