Dozens of local residents in Hesarak district of Nangarhar province have started armed campaign against the Taliban militants.

According to local government officials, heavy clashes were reported between the two sides since early Tuesday morning.

Hesarak district Chief Abdul Khaliq Maruf said the uprising started around 3:00 am local time in various parts of Hesarak district and dozens of local residents have participated in the campaign.

Mr. Maruf further added that residents of Mamand Kala, Nasir Khel, Mardan and Gala Khel villages have launched the campaign against the Taliban militants.

He said there are no reports regarding the casualties so far and the local residents are supported by Afghan police forces.

Nangarhar is among the relatively volatile provinces in eastern Afghanistan where Taliban militants are active in a number of its remote districts and frequently carry out insurgency activities.