An Afghan policeman searches the body of a passenger on the Kunduz-Takhar highway in Kunduz province, Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2016. Afghan security forces have beefed up security operations against insurgents in northern Kunduz province, as 19 militants including a Taliban key commander Qari Zabihullah have been killed during those operations on Wednesday, according to Interior Ministry. (Xinhua/Ajmal Kakar)
KABUL, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Taliban key commander Qari Zabihullah is among 19 militants killed in the northern Kunduz province on Wednesday, Interior Ministry said in a statement released here.