In June 2011, Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) recaptured the district from Taliban insurgents during an operation called Operation Afghan Warrior, involving ANA troops from the 215th "Maiwand" Military Corps. This attack and follow-on sweep ended the four-year reign of the Taliban in the district and installed the rightful district governor to the district center.
In June 2011, Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) regained control of a district from Taliban insurgents during an operation called Operation Afghan Warrior, which involved troops from the 215th "Maiwand" Military Corps. This offensive and subsequent sweep ended the Taliban's four-year rule in the area and installed the legitimate district governor at the district center.