The deputy governor of Kapisa, Aziz-ur-Rahman Tawab, was killed in a clash with Taliban in Nijrab district in the province on Friday, two sources from provincial police confirmed.

The clash happened in Afghania Valley in Nijrab. 

The sources said that five members of public uprising forces were wounded in the clashes.

This comes as Taliban has captured Ala Sai and Tagab districts in Kapisa and fighting is often reported in Afghania Valley, which is close to Ala Sai district.