The Imam Sahib district governor has appealed for reinforcement troops amid ongoing clashes between security forces and the Taliban in Imam Sahib district of Kunduz province.

Clashes broke out four days ago, when the insurgents launched an attack on a check post.

Imamuddin Quraishi, district governor said in a phone call to TOLOnews that the Taliban is only 500 meters from his compound. He warned if reinforcements are not sent to the area the district could fall to the insurgents.

“This is the fourth day since the Taliban launched their attack and the clashes are ongoing.

“The provincial police chief visited the district but did not bring reinforcements with him. If reinforcements are not deployed to the district, Imam Sahib will fall to the Taliban.”

Meanwhile, a provincial council member said the Taliban has already taken control of some areas in the district.

“The clashes started at about 4am on Sunday from Aqa Bay village and now heavy clashes are still ongoing,” said Mohammad Yousuf Ayoubi, a provincial council member.

“A few days ago, the Taliban attacked the Imam Sahib district. Unfortunately they have taken most parts of the district and the Taliban has taken control of Aqa Bay Rouz-e-Mubarezk and Koch-e-Bakhmal villages,” said another provincial council member Safiullah Amiri.

Military officials however claim the Taliban has sustained  a heavy casualty toll in the district.

“The enemies of Afghanistan have tried to destabilize Imam Sahib district but the security forces were able to hurt the enemy and they have suffered heavy casualties.

“One of their group’s leaders was also killed in clashes with security forces and their two armored vehicles were also destroyed,” said a military commander Sayed Baqir Musa.