25 militants killed in operations in Afghanistan

, July 31: At least 25

were killed by Afghan police along with the army, during a series of operations across the country, an interior ministry statement said on Thursday.

"Police personnel backed by the army, during series of operations conducted in parts of Wardak, Nangarhar, Faryab and Kandahar provinces since Wednesday, have killed 25 militants," Xinhua quoted the statement as saying.

Five militants were also captured during the operations, the statement said.

IANS