MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security forces in crackdown against Taliban outfit have killed seven militants and injured six others, said a statement of Shaheen Corps released here on Friday.

The security forces, according to the statement raided the militants' hideout in Nawshahr-e-Alizai area in Chamtal district late last night killing seven insurgents on the spot and injuring six others.

It also added that the security forces during the operations captured five more militants including a group commander Mullah Akhtar.

Taliban militants haven't commented on the report.