The special National Directorate of Security or NDS forces conducted the operation in Adwar area last night, the Nangarhar governor’s spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani, told Pajhwok Afghan News.

A bomb making expert was killed in the incident.

He was identified as Zarin, reports said.

"The security forces also confiscated two Kalashnikovs, one walkie-talkie and five magazines besides destroying some explosives,"  Pajhwok Afghan News reported.

One terrorist was injured and two others were captured by security officials.

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