The Baghlan-Kunduz highway is one of the most insecure routes in the Afghanistan, the Commander of 8th regiment of public order police Abdul Bashir Rashid admitted on Saturday.

"Baghlan-Kunduz highway is one of the most insecure and extensive operations need to be conducted to ensure the safety of travelers," Rashid said.

Commuters have raised raises concern over the lack of security of the highway.

"Travel on the highway is very unsafe and every day we witness war along the road. Government must ensure security of the highway," said Shokor a driver.

Responsibility for the security of the highway is that of officials manning 27 security and public order police check posts. Security forces, however, complain about the lack of weapons and facilities.

"We are facing a lack of weapons and supplies are not maintained. The central government must take it seriously," said Zabiullah Ghorzand a commander of public order police in Baghlan province.

"Ten meters from the main road are Taliban and we cannot move from main road," said Abdul Wahid a public order soldier.

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