At least four policemen were killed in a clash with Taliban in Zabul province, local officials said Saturday.
Zabul security officials confirmed the incident and said that Taliban opened fire on police early Saturday morning close to Qalat city.
Security officials said that one other policeman was wounded.
Security officials said the Taliban fled the area with police Rangers and weapons and also took the bodies of the four policemen with them.
There is no report of Taliban casualties nor has the Taliban comment about the incident yet.