On June 17,the Deputy Head of the Faryab Provincial Council,Sibghatullah Selabinformed the centre that Shireen Tagab District had fallen to Taliban, reports Tolo News.He said that Taliban had sent a message to the Security Forces in the area to lay down their arms and surrender. According to Selab, Taliban have transferred the soldiers to an unknown location. He said that Taliban took 160 pieces of military equipment, including vehicles such as "Humvees and Rangers."