KABUL: (Middle East Press) The Afghan Intelligence – National Directorate of Security (NDS) have arrested at least four militants belonging to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group from Paghman district of capital Kabul.
A statement issued by NDS says the suspects were arrested during a special military operation conducted by intelligence operatives.
The detained militants have been identified as Nisar Ahmad, Nabullah, Obaidullah and Syed Sohail who were recruited by ISIS commander Rafiullah, according to statement.
The statement adds that Rafiullah is leading a group of 20 militants in Achin district of eastern Nangarhar province.
NDS also added that the group was looking to assassinate police commander Sher Agha by detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted under a culvert in Zarashkh area of Paghman.
The detained militants have confessed that they were affiliated with the ISIS terrorist group, NDS said.
This is the first time the Afghan security forces have arrested militants affiliated with the ISIS terrorist group from capital Kabul.
