Herat
Taliban Military Chief Killed in Herat Province
(Last Updated On: October 24, 2022)
Qari Najib, the Taliban military chief was killed along with another militant in an Afghan forces ambush in the western Herat province, said the local officials.
According to Herat police authorities, many weapons and munitions have also been seized from the Taliban commander who was also involved in making and placing bombs for the militant group.
“The incident took place on Saturday’s mid-night in which another Taliban militant was also shot dead along with the insurgents’ commander,” said Sayed Ahmad Mohammadi, the acting spokesperson of Herat Police Chief.
The western Herat province has recently witnessed a surge of attacks by the Taliban in which dozens mostly civilians have lost their lives.