3 dangerous terrorists arrested in Afghanistan, including the head of ISIS South Asia

In a major operation in Afghanistan, security forces arrested three key members of the terrorist organization, including the head of ISIS in South Asia.

A statement from the Interior Ministry and the General Directorate of National Security confirmed the arrests, saying that Abu Omar Khorasani, the head of the South Asian terrorist organization, and the head of his intelligence team and public relations officer were arrested in Kabul. went.

The statement said that the National Directorate of Services (NDS) would continue its operation to arrest key leaders of terrorist organizations in the region and eliminate their hideouts.

ISIL's South Asian group does not have a large presence in Afghanistan, although there has been an increase in recent attacks by the group in Kabul.

A statement issued by the Afghan Security Agency last week said one Sikh, including eight ISIS and Haqqani Network terrorists involved in the terrorist attacks in Kabul, had been arrested.

It may be recalled that a historic agreement was reached between the Taliban and the United States on February 29 this year to establish peace in Afghanistan, but the establishment of lasting peace in the country is in jeopardy due to the escalating violence in the country.

Attacks by the Taliban on foreign forces have dropped significantly since the agreement, but the number of attacks on foreign forces has multiplied.

Four roadside bombs exploded in the country on Monday, injuring at least four civilians, including a child, but no group has claimed responsibility for the blasts.

In addition, clashes between security forces and the Taliban in the eastern province of Maghman killed six security personnel and wounded five others.

Local army spokesman Haroon Yousafzai confirmed the attacks, while the defense ministry claimed that the Taliban had also suffered heavy casualties.

In the wake of the escalating violence in Afghanistan, the United States has called on the Taliban to stop attacks, threatening to reserve the right to defend and retaliate against the Taliban if they do not attack Afghan security forces.

According to a report, the Taliban are not attacking foreign forces, but since the agreement, they have continued to attack local forces and are now carrying out an average of 55 attacks a day.

The Taliban have carried out more than 4,500 attacks since the agreement was signed on February 29 this year, according to Reuters, with the worst-affected provinces being Corona. Most cases of the virus have been reported.

Missing American contractor not in our custody, Taliban

ISLAMABAD: The Taliban has denied being in the custody of Mark Frerex, a US contractor who went missing in late January.

"We have no information about the missing American citizen," said Sohail Shaheen, a spokesman for the Taliban's political office, according to the Associated Press.

Another senior Taliban official familiar with the talks with the United States said: "We have formally and indirectly informed US officials that Mark Frerex is not with the Taliban." He made the statement on condition of anonymity because he was not allowed to speak to the media.

US Special Representative for the Peace Process Zalmai Khalilzad called for the release of US contractor Mark Frerex during a meeting with the Taliban in Qatar this week.

It may be recalled that in a statement issued from the US Embassy in Islamabad on May 9, Zalmai Khalilzad had sought Pakistan's help in locating Mark Frerex.

He had visited Doha to seek lasting peace in Afghanistan, during which he visited Islamabad on May 8 and met with Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

The United States and the Taliban signed a peace agreement in Doha, Qatar, on February 29, stating that the Afghan government would release 5,000 Taliban prisoners in exchange for the release of 1,000 Taliban prisoners.

Under the agreement, the Taliban agreed to negotiate a ceasefire with the Afghan government, which was expected to pave the way for the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

However, in the past few weeks, the Taliban have stepped up attacks on the Afghan government, and Khost police chief Ahmad Babazai was killed in a landmine attack yesterday.

The United States and the Taliban signed a peace agreement in Doha, Qatar, on February 29, stating that the Afghan government would release 5,000 Taliban prisoners in exchange for the release of 1,000 Taliban prisoners. Will

Talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government delegation stalled after Kabul claimed that the Taliban wanted the release of the top 15 commanders.

The Afghan government released 100 low-risk Taliban prisoners on April 9, just a day after the Taliban announced its withdrawal from talks with Kabul, and so far 933 Taliban prisoners have been released from Afghan prisons. Is.

On the other hand, Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that 132 prisoners of the Kabul administration had been released in return.