Afghan Army freed 24 captured by the Taliban

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KUNDUZ, 18 February, 2021 (TON): A local official confirmed on Thursday that twenty-four more people got released from a Taliban hideout in the Northern Province of Kunduz.

The special operation was launched in Kabuli Qishlaq village of Haqtash district Wednesday night. No armed clash took place following the raid as the Taliban fled before troops' arrival, Mohammad Omar Haqtash told the media.

"Those among the freed people were members of Afghan army and police as well as civilians. They will join their families soon on Thursday," he added.

Medical treatment was provided to the people freed and got shifted to an army camp.

Despite all the reports from the Taliban hideouts, the group has not made comments on the report so far.

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