Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have pushed back militants from the district of Chak in central Maidan Wardak province after 13 years under Taliban control. This marks another achievement since assuming the security responsibility from their foreign counterparts.
Chak was considered the Taliban's provincial center over the past 13 years. The militants had established several check posts in the area, according to ANSF officials.
"Previously, even we were unable to transfer our supplies through air because of the worsened situation, but now security is ensured here," said Noorzai, a police officer.
Security officials said the Taliban-run court where the group used to organize public trials was now the check post of security forces.
The local police forces have also played a significant role in pushing the militants back from the district.
"Taliban's oppression forced us to get together against them," said Lotfullah, a local police commander. "Initially we were only 50 people who promised to sacrifice our lives for the safety of the citizens," adding that the Taliban hung people from the trees.
Praising the improved security situation of the district, local elders called on the government to pay serious attention to the reconstruction of the district.
"There was no government in the past 13 years," a local elder Mohammad Asif said. "Now that the security situation has improved we want the government to pay attention to our living situation and restore our power dam."
After the end of the 13-year NATO combat mission in Afghanistan, the ANSF has now taken over the full security responsibility of the country. The limited number of alliance forces staying in Afghanistan will be leading their "Resolute Support" mission aimed at training, advising and assisting the Afghan troops.
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