Powerful Takhar militia commander killed in clash with Taliban

Piramqul Ziayee a powerful militia commander in Takhar province has been killed in a clash with the Taliban.

Ziayee, a former mujahideen commander and a leader of public uprising forces, was killed in a Taliban attack on Sunday in Rustaq district, Takhar province, the provincial police spokesman Khalil Asir said.

Ziayee was also a commander of Junbish Mili Party.

According to Asir, two others were also wounded in the clash.

Clashes between government forces and the Taliban began at 8 am on Sunday in the area. Sporadic fighting is still ongoing, Asir added.

The Taliban have not commented yet.