Local sources have reported that members of ISIS-K shot dead a civilian on charges of “espionage” for the Taliban in Kunar Province.
The incident was confirmed by sources to Hasht-e Subh on Sunday, August 5th. The event reportedly took place in the Chalas area of the Sukai district within the province.
According to these sources, the victim was shot dead on Wednesday, August 1st. However, no information regarding the identity of the deceased individual has been disclosed thus far.
As of now, local Taliban officials in Kunar have refrained from commenting on this matter.
Based on available information, ISIS fighters are active in various districts of Kunar, including Noorgul, Sukai, Manogai, Chapadara, and other areas. These fighters occasionally target Taliban members.
Despite the Taliban’s claims regarding their success in suppressing ISIS militants in Afghanistan, the latter group has recently intensified its activities against the former.
In the most recent ISIS attack, which occurred during a mourning ceremony for a Taliban deputy governor in Badakhshan, several high-ranking members of the group were killed and injured. Dozens of Taliban members also lost their lives in this attack.