London, Dec 9 (ANI): Thousands of British military forces in Afghanistan could leave sooner than expected under proposals being considered by the government, it has emerged.
British ministers are said to be drawing up plans for up to 4000 troops, a much larger number than previously thought, to leave the war torn nation by the end of 2013.
Under the plans being put together by military chief, the number of British troops stationed in the Helmand province would be cut from 9,000 to 5,000 during 2013, The Telegraph reports.
According to a report by The Guardian, almost the same number would leave the following year, meaning just a few hundred would remain in Kabul, when NATO ends its combat mission.
The sharp acceleration in troop withdrawal is said to be one of three options being prepared by the Ministry of Defence, which are to be considered by the Prime Minister David Cameron.
According to the paper, the option has been favoured by at least two senior, unnamed members of the Cabinet, who have expressed a desire to cut the costs of the decade-long military campaign. Others include a less aggressive withdrawal operation.
A government official, however, said the MoD was unaware of these proposals and insisted British forces would remain where they are now. (ANI)
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