report on Khaama Press, 22 Dec 2020 at 02:07 PM
HERAT, Afghanistan – The Afghan National Army (ANA) arrested at least three suspected Taliban in a battle with the group in western province of Herat, said the Ministry of Defense in a statement Tuesday.
According to the statement, the Taliban planned to carry attack against security forces in the city when they faced heavy retaliation by the national army.
“3 #Taliban were arrested by ANA in Herat provincial center today morning,” said the MoD in a tweet. “They were planning to target security personnel when they were wounded and arrested by #ANA.
Taliban did not immediately comment on the incident.
https://www.khaama.com/ana-nabs-3-suspected-taliban-in-herat-clashes-3453/