KABUL, Aug 18 (India Today) - People in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city took to the streets on Wednesday demanding the reinstallation of Afghanistan's flag on offices instead of the Taliban's flag.

However, the Taliban fighters opened fire at the protesters, according to local news agency Pajhwok Afghan News. The Taliban fighters also beat up some journalists who were covering the protest.

In videos shared on social media, hundreds of people could be seen taking out a march carrying Afghanistan's flag. Gunshots could be heard in the background as the protesters dispersed from the area.

At least two people were killed and 12 others got injured after members of the Taliban (banned in Russia) opened fire at protesters in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province on Wednesday, a source from the local health department said.

These protests mark the first sign of rebellion against the Taliban ever since the militant group took control of Afghanistan on August 15. Many Afghans have fled the country and thousands are still waiting to board a flight at the Kabul airport.