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Afghanistan: Taliban forces kill ISIS commander

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 14 Jun 2022, 02:32 am Print

 Afghanistan: Taliban forces kill ISIS commander ISIS

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Kabul: The Taliban operated security forces have killed a key ISIS commander in Afghanistan's Bagrami district, media reports said on Tuesday.

Taliban officials said another ISIS terrorist was arrested by them.

Late Sunday night, 12th June, the Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid tweeted that those killed and captured in the operation were involved in attacks on mosques, monasteries, and power pylons, reports Khaama Press.

The killed and captured men were identified as “Kharijites” by Zabihullah Mujahid, who stated they were significant members of ISIS.

Yusuf, one of ISIL’s senior commanders, was among those killed in the operation, according to the Taliban spokesperson on Twitter.

Another ISIS commander, Mohammad Agha, has reportedly been arrested, according to the official.