Afghan police backed by NATO-led troops have killed 36 armed militants and captured 28 others over the past 24 hours, Interior Ministry said Saturday.

"Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army and Coalition Forces launched eight joint operations in Kunduz, Helmand, Ghazni, Khost and Farah provinces over the past 24 hours during which 36 armed insurgents have been killed, three wounded and 28 others arrested," the statement added.

However, it did not say if there were any casualties on security forces.

Taliban militants fighting Afghan government and NATO-led troops are yet to make comment.

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