The local residents in different parts of Kunduz province have launched campaign against the Taliban militants in a move aimed at driving the militants out of the areas where they actively operating amid ongoing violence.
According to reports the public uprising have been launched with the support of the Afghan security forces.
Local officials have said the uprising initiated in Khanabad, Qala-e-Zal, Chahar Dara, Ali Abad and in the outskirts of Kunduz city.
The officials further added that the residents have been successful to push the militants from major parts of the named districts.
The public uprising in Kunduz comes as Taliban militants launched a major offensive on numerous Afghan outposts in different parts of Kunduz province lately.
Clashes in Kunduz continued for nearly a week after additional forces were deployed to retake the check posts and drive the militants out of the main districts.
