At least 15 Taliban militants were killed and 13 wounded during clearance operations in Arghanj Khwa District in Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama on April 3. According to sources, the latest clearance operations were conducted by 2nd Brigade and Commands of 20th Pamir Division. Taliban militants had captured the control of Arghanj Khwa on March 30 but Afghan forces were able to retake the town on April 2.