At least five insurgents were killed and eight other wounded in an Afghan security forces operation in Laghman province, local officials said Thursday.
 
According to security officials in Laghman, the operation was conducted in Alishing district.
 
Laghman governor's office said the operation was conducted to remove security threats in the district and province.
 
Meanwhile six Taliban insurgents including their local commander Mullah Rahmatullah were killed in Arghandab district of Zabul province.
 
Zabul Security Chief Jailani Khan Farahi, confirmed the clash said that Lashkar-e-Jhangvi are active in those areas.