At least two policemen were killed and another was injured in a Taliban attack in southern Zabul province on Monday, local officials said on Tuesday.
 
In addition, two policemen are missing after the attack.
 
The attack took place after a number of Taliban insurgents attacked security forces in Shar-e-Safa district of the province, provincial police chief, Miriwais Khan Noorzai said.
 
The Taliban also reportedly stole a police vehicle and weapons after the attack, he said.
 
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.