SHIBERGHAN, Afghanistan, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Over a dozen militants and security personnel have been killed as a clash erupted in Faizabad district of northern Afghanistan's Jawzjan province on Tuesday, deputy to provincial police chief Abdul Hafiz Khashi said Wednesday.

The clash, according to the official, erupted late Tuesday night after pro-government militia forces attacked Taliban positions in Haider Abad area of Faizabad district late Tuesday night, killing "over a dozen Taliban fighters" on the spot.

Khashi also confirmed that only one pro-government militia lost his life in the firefight.

Over a dozen others including six pro-government militia have also been injured in the fighting.

The security forces would continue to chase Taliban militants in the restive area to ensure viable peace in Faizabad district and its vicinity, the official contended.

Taliban militants are yet to make comment on the report.?