Taliban kill 12 policemen in Afghanistan
Kabul, May 22: At least 12 police personnel have been killed in clashes with Taliban militants in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, an official said on Tuesday.
"Hundreds of Taliban militants launched coordinated attacks on Monday night, triggering heavy gunfights lasting for hours. Fifteen other people were injured," Xinhua news agency reported citing a provincial government spokesman.
Several militants were also killed and wounded during the gun battle, he added.
The Taliban militants have staged several coordinated large-scale attacks against Afghan cities and districts since launching a yearly rebel offensive on April 25.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
