At least six Taliban militants were killed in a clash with security forces in Faryab province on Sunday night, local officials said Monday. 
 
Abdul Karim Yurish, spokesman for Faryab governor, said that Taliban ambushed security check posts in Dawlat Abad district in the province but were faced with strict response of security forces. 
 
Six militants, including two local commanders Jundullah and Qari Janan, were killed in the clash. 
 
Three other militants were wounded, Yurish added. 
 
He said no casualties were reported among security forces. 
 
Taliban has not commented on the report.