Afghan troops in battle with Taliban insurgents in the northern Kunduz province killed the outfit's commander Sunday, police said, Xinhua reported.
"Troops this morning succeeded in killing Taliban commander Qari Sadiqullah in a gun battle which took place in Haqtash district," Abdul Rahman, the deputy to police chief in Kunduz province told Xinhua.
Two more Taliban fighters were also killed in the gun battle lasted for a while.
Sadiqullah was notorious for organizing attacks and carrying roadside bombings against government interests in Kunduz province, the official further said.
Taliban outfit, who vowed to intensify activities this year in Afghanistan, has yet to make comment.
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