SAR-I-PUL - Severe clashes have taken place between security forces and Taliban in parts of Dand-e-Ghor in northern Baghlan province.Reports suggest that Taliban carried out a coordinated attack on a security post in this district late on Monday.

Bismillah Atash a member of the Provincial Council of Baghlan said that Taliban were able to seize the security post at the end of the attack.

He said 20 soldiers from this post have been taken hostages by Taliban.

Reports from the area suggest that the clashes have been emblazing and Taliban are moving towards the district center.

Security situation has been rampant in Dand-i-Ghor District since the past few months.

In May, Taliban seized a police training camp in this district where 15 soldiers were being trapped but local elders mediated to evacuate them. (KP)