Local officials on Sunday confirmed the killing of Taliban shadow district governor, Muallah Shafiq and a Taliban leader during an Afghan Security Forces' operation in northern Faryab province Saturday. Officials further added that there were no Afghan Forces casualties.
The incident took place in the Qurghan district after the Security Forces targeted Mullah Shafiq and the Taliban leader in the area.
"We had information that the Taliban shadow district governor for Qurghan and the commander were passing through the area. The Security Forces were ready to target them," said Gen. Nabi Jan Mullahkhil, Provincial Police chief.
During the raid, security officials seized two weapons.
So far, the Taliban has not commented about the incident.
Qurghan shares its border with Turkmenistan, where insurgents frequently target the Afghan Security Forces' check-posts.