Faryab (Afghanistan): At least 83 people were rescued from a Taliban prison at Qaisar district in Faryab province on Wednesday night.
Shaheen Corps spokesperson Mohammad Hanif Rezaee said, the operation was conducted by Afghan special forces.
Taliban has not responded to it yet.
Taliban militants guarding the facility fled before the troops arrived.
The civilians were shifted to an army camp for the identification process before being provided accommodation. They would be joining their families soon.
Taliban insurgents frequently detain civilians from across villages and highways on charges of spying for the government security forces.
