At least four militants were killed and four others injured as clashes flared up between security forces and Taliban in the eastern Ghazni province Friday night, a local army spokesman said Saturday.

The clashes, according to the spokesman, erupted after a group of Taliban insurgents attacked a security checkpoint in Azat Qala area of Muqar district late Friday night and the security forces returned fire.

There were no casualties on security personnel, the spokesman said, adding sporadic fighting continued in the area.

Taliban militants who are in control of parts of Ghazni province have not commented on the situation.

source: Xinhua