Tajik Forces Claim Killing 4 Militants Attempting to Enter from Afghanistan

Dushanbe: Tajik security forces have claimed to have killed four militants attempting to infiltrate Tajikistan from neighboring Afghanistan, officials reported on Monday.
According to Tajik authorities, the operation took place in the southern Khatlon region when the armed individuals refused to surrender. Security forces engaged the militants in a targeted action, resulting in their deaths.
Authorities have stated that measures are being taken to secure the border and prevent further cross-border infiltration, while an investigation into the incident is ongoing.