Afghanistan has deployed hundreds of commandos backed by NATO air strikes in Lashkar Gah to flush out Taliban militants. <br/><br/>Government special envoy for security in Helmand said, more than 300 commandos have been deployed to the city to prevent Taliban advancement. Fourteen people were killed in a militant attack on Lashkar Gah yesterday. Those killed were 10 policemen and four others. <br/><br/>The assault is the latest attempt by militants to seize the provincial capital of Helmand.

Afghanistan has deployed hundreds of commandos backed by NATO air strikes in Lashkar Gah to flush out Taliban militants. <br/><br/>Government special envoy for security in Helmand said, more than 300 commandos have been deployed to the city to prevent Taliban advancement. Fourteen people were killed in a militant attack on Lashkar Gah yesterday. Those killed were 10 policemen and four others. <br/><br/>The assault is the latest attempt by militants to seize the provincial capital of Helmand.