Three Islamic State fighters killed and 16 others arrested in Nangarhar

Three Islamic State fighters killed and 16 others arrested in Nangarhar

The intelligence forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan launched offensive on the IS-K hideouts in Nangarhar, killing 3 rebels of the group and arresting 16 others.

Foreign nationals, women and teenage are among the arrestees.
The mopping-up operation was carried out on IS-K hideouts in Majbor Abad area of Jalalabad city.

During the operation security forces sized several lights and heavy weapons and an amount of improvised explosive devices.

According to security sources, the identity of the arrested people is not clear, so far.

Source: The Kabul Times