The local officials in western Farah province confirm that a Taliban attack has claimed the lives of seven policemen in this province.

AVA- Members of the provincial council said a group of Taliban insurgents launched an attack on a security outpost in Bala Bolok district late on Saturday night.
The officials further added that the attack claimed lives of 7 policemen and Taliban militants took away the weapons and other equipment of the police forces.
In the meantime, the provincial police commandment officials confirm the attack but added that three policemen have lost their lives during the clash.
Farah is among the relatively volatile provinces in West of Afghanistan with some of its remote districts remaining home to Taliban militants who often attempt to carry out attacks against the government and security institutions.