The military operation dubbed Shaheen is underway in some volatile areas of Balkh district of northern Balkh Province, according to 209 Shaheen Military Corps.

In the latest phase of the operation, Afghan security forces cleared Masha village from the Taliban and seized an amount of 500kg hashish, the 209 Shaheen Corps said in a statement.

Tribal elders from 26 villages at a gathering have also voiced support for Afghan security forces, the statement further added.

Arezo News – Salimi