Tag Archives: Nangarhar

Afghan security forces have killed 17 Islamic State (IS) militants during an operation in Haska Mina district of eastern Nangarhar province, local officials said Monday. Hazrat Hussain Mashreqiwal, the provincial police chief’s spokesman said the operation was carried out on Sunday night in Gorgori area of the district that also …

Three brothers were beheaded by the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) or Daesh terrorist group in Chaparhar district of the eastern Nangarhar province, according to the local authorities. “The incident took place, last night in Tirili area of Chaparhar district,” Nangarhar governor’s spokesperson, Attaullah Khogyani told Ariana …

Two security personnel of a voter registration center were gunned down by  motorcycle-riding gunmen in Jalalabad City of eastern Nangarhar late on Thursday. The incident took place at around 08:00 pm in Police District 5 of the city, local security officials said, adding that investigations are underway in this regard. …

Four brothers have reportedly killed their uncle, his wife and four sons of them over an old family dispute during the night in the eastern Nangarhar province, local authorities confirmed. According to the statement issued by Nangarhar’s media office, all the murderers could manage to escape the area after the …

A man was arrested over killing his wife and parents in the 5th district of Jalalabad city, capital of Nangarhar province, said local authorities. According to police, the motive behind the incident was family disputes and it took place around 2:00 AM this morning, Monday, April 09. The murderer named …

At least three people have been confirmed dead and eight others wounded as the result of an explosion that happened today near a gathering of Gulbudin Hekmatayr in the eastern Nangarhar province. Attaullah Khogyani, spokesman of Nangarhar governor told Ariana News that the incident took place near a gathering of …

12 terrorists affiliated with the terror group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria also known as Daesh, were killed  and four others wounded as the result of airstrikes and internal conflict between the militants. The militants of Islamic State were killed and wounded yesterday, March 16, in Haskamina and Naziyan …

A suicide bomber has killed at least two people including a senior government official in eastern Jalalabad city of Nangarhar province on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The blast has targeted the vehicle which was carrying Abdul Zahir Haqqani, provincial director of Haj and Religious Affairs. Provincial governor spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani …

105 terrorists including two Pakistani citizens and two suicide bombers have been arrested during 32 joint operations conducted by Afghan security forces within last five weeks, said Abdulrahman Rahimi, police chief of Nangarhar province. The local official also said that 141 militants were killed and 10 others wounded in these …

Two people were dead, two others severely injured and dozens of shops have been destroyed after a fuel tanker caught fire on Turkham-Jalalabad highway in the eastern Nangarhar province, said local authorities. “The incident took place earlier this morning, around 6:30 AM, in Doo Saraka area of Behsod district along …

Unknown armed men have entered into Eimal Khan school overnight and set it on fire in Mohmand Dara district of the eastern Nangarhar province, informed local authorities. “Four armed men entered to the school  and after tying up two school’s guards set it on fire”, said Attaullah Khogyani, spokesman of …

At least three people were killed and two others wounded in an explosion that hit a hotel in Jalalabad, said local authorities. “The explosion was carried out inside a hotel in PD2 area of Jalalabad city”, said Attaullah Khogyani, spokesman of Nangarhar governor. He also indicated that the incident took …

Afghan national team player Hamid Hassan’s home has been targeted by grenade attack in Jalalabad City of eastern Nangarhar province, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said in a statement on Tuesday. Hassan, who has played 32 one-day internationals and 22 T20 internationals for Afghanistan national team, is said to be unhurt …

Four people were killed and two others wounded after a previously placed bomb went off in the field while local teams were playing cricket in the eastern Nangarhar province, local authorities confirmed. “The incident took place while there was match going on between two local cricket teams in Batikot district …

At least nine Islamic State (IS) militants have been killed in Achin district of eastern Nangarhar province, the provincial media office said in a statement Sunday. According to the statement, the culprits were killed in airstrike and ground operations of Afghan security forces. Meanwhile, two Taliban militants including the group’s …

A senior local commander of the Taliban has been killed during a special operation in eastern province of Nangarhar, local officials said Sunday. The commander identified as Qari Daoud was killed during special operation of Afghan intelligence operatives in Surkhrod district of the province, the provincial media office said a …

The attack on ‘Save The Children’ Office in Jalalabad City of eastern Nangarhar province was ended after all five attackers were killed, officials confirmed Wednesday.  At least six people were killed and more than 24 were wounded after gunmen stormed the building of the aid agency in the city, said …

Afghan security forces have killed five members of Al-Qaeda Network during a special operation in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, the provincial media office said in a statement on Friday. The military operation was conducted in Toto area in Shirzad district of Nangarhar province on Thursday night, the statement said. …

At least 15 people were killed and 16 others were wounded at the funeral ceremony of a former chief district in Jalalabad city of Nangarhar province, officials said. Officials noted that the incident took place in Maqam Khan cemetery in the southern area of Jalalabad city. The spokesman of Nangarhar …

A huge blast has just been heard in Jalalabad City of the Eastern Nangarhar province near Sherzai Stadium, where a large gathering was held in support of President Ghani. As, the powerful blast has been heard near the large gathering during rush hour, the casualties and destructions are expected to …