JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Feb 15, 2021 (BSS/XINHUA) – Afghan government
forces during a special operation have killed seven armed insurgents
affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group in the eastern Nangarhar
province, said a statement of the provincial government released here Monday.
Acting on a tip-off, the security forces stormed a hideout of the militants
in Ghochko area on the outskirt of the provincial capital Jalalabad city late
Sunday, killing seven IS fighters including a suicide bomber, the statement
added.
The troops, according to the statement, after killing the militants also
discovered arms and ammunition including four suicide vests, three AK-47
rifles, explosive objects and several hand grenades.
The IS outfit which is active in parts of Nangarhar province has yet to
make comment.