Kabul confirms capture of 58 soldiers by Taliban

E-Paper | June 14, 2026

HERAT: The Taliban have captured 58 Afghan border soldiers, the defence ministry said on Monday, after days of fighting which saw dozens of troops briefly chased into neighbouring Turkmenistan.

The ministry statement came after reports of days of fighting in Bala Marghab district of Badghis province.

“Unfortunately, 58 BSS (border security soldiers) are captured by the enemies,” a defence ministry tweet said on Monday, adding “Search Ops will continue until we release them”.

Published in Dawn, March 19th, 2019

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Peace Now

Mar 19, 2019 11:24am

World and regional powers are fueling chaous in Afghanistan. Let the poor afghan live in peace.

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Khan Wali

Mar 19, 2019 11:32am

Ashraf Ghani! you are only the Mayor of Kabul not fully.

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Ayira Khan

Mar 19, 2019 11:39am

These soldiers are in fact recruited from Northern Alliance who were in fact not even Afghani citizens but mercenaries

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Newborn

Mar 19, 2019 11:42am

Afghan army doesn't have any motivation. Kabul government is too corrupt.

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Saif Zulfiqar

Mar 19, 2019 11:55am

Talibans are doing Ghani's job to stay in power.

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Sabir Pakistani

Mar 19, 2019 12:23pm

Pakistan should build a wall along entire Afg-Pak because far and not allow anyone from Afghanistan into Pakistan. Pakistani public suffered so much from these afghans. I’m glad no more terror attacks happen in Pakistan.

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Shah

Mar 19, 2019 12:56pm

Foreign backed government did not work for the Soviets. It will not work for the Americans either.

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Zak

Mar 19, 2019 01:41pm

Whatever you do, don't come to Pakistan. We have been hospitable for too long and ended up suffering your chaotic nation's problems.

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Zak

Mar 19, 2019 01:43pm

Even the Afghan soldiers dont want to fight, other parties war. Wise decision.

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Mr Truth

Mar 19, 2019 01:52pm

@Ayira Khan, Yes 200% true n correct These Mercenaries hired n paid by CIA. Plzz spread the news. Share w me whatever you can .

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmaod

Mar 19, 2019 03:10pm

Mockery of the 19-years long and still continuous U.S. training and arms supply of the so-called Afghan army, at the cost of trillions of U.S. tax-payer dollars.

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Imran Wajid

Mar 19, 2019 05:26pm

A clear defeat of Aghan and American forces, I think after America exclusion Taliban will make the Government.

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