...the Pashtun equivalent of men...security forces in Kabul province’s Bagrami district, a key ISIS commander was killed and another was arrested, according to Taliban officials.
Late Sunday night, 12th June, the Taliban front man Zabihullah Mujahid tweeted that those killed and captured in the operation were involved in attacks on mosques, monasteries, and power pylons.
The killed and captured men were identified as "Kharijites" by Zabihullah Mujahid, who stated they were significant members of ISIS.
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Another ISIS commander, Mohammad Agha, has reportedly been arrested, according to the official.
The Taliban’s operation against ISIS comes despite the Taliban’s repeated claims that ISIS has been vanquished in Afghanistan and no longer has a physical presence there.
In Afghanistan, the ISIS terrorist group has increased its attacks, mainly against Taliban and Shiite members.
Over 50 large and small explosions and armed attacks have occurred across Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power. The ISIS terrorist group has grabbed credit for most of the attacks.
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