MoD added that the operations were carried out by Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and personnel from the National Directorate of Security (NDS) – Afghanistan’s intelligence agency in past 24 hours, however MoD did not release details regarding the location of the incidents.
According to MoD, three other Taliban rebels have detained during these operations.
At least 10 Afghan soldiers were also killed in the militants’ fire.
The anti-government militants are yet to comment regarding the report.