Kabul, March 29: Afghan police say Taliban militants have taken over a remote mountainous district in the northeastern province of Nuristan.
Provincial police Chief Shamsul Rahman said about 300 militants captured Waygal in the town of Wanat after a brief fighting with police forces on Tuesday, reports said.
Rahman further pointed out that police in the area have retreated.
Former provincial Councilor Maulvi Taj Mohammad also confirmed the report.
There have been no additional details on the possible number of casualties yet.
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid also said the district was captured.
Last year, the Taliban took over a district in the same province but lost its control to Afghan and foreign forces a few days later.
—-Agencies