The officials further added, the incident took place on Saturday while Afghan police forces were destroying opium farms at Nari-Manda area in Nad-e-Ali district of southern Helmand province.
Nad-e-Ali district police chief Omar Jan Haqmal said, at least 3 militants were killed following an air raid by ISAF forces and another militant was detained.
Mr. Haqmal further added, Afghan security forces also seized a weapon and 2 improvised explosive device following the clashes.
At least 4 Afghan farmers were also detained for growing opium on their fields, Haqmal said.
In the meantime, a Taliban commander in Kajaki district of Helmand province on Saturday surrendered to Afghan government and joined the reconciliation program.
The Taliban commander also handed over at least 7 AK-47 assault rifles, a communication device, a rocket launcher and a motorcycle to Afghan security forces.
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