KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Militants attack police department in Kandahar city on Thursday, firing continues, an official said.

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"Taliban militants attacked the department of police in 5th precinct of Kandahar city at around 10:00 am local time with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms," the official told Xinhua but declined to give his name.

Meantime, police chief of Kandahar province Khan Mohammad Mujahid has confirmed that some armed men attacked police training center in Kandahar city and police are trying to control the situation.

On the other hand, locals said that a big bang was also heard in 5th precinct of Kandahar city minutes ago.