गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Afghan gov’t forces kill 7 militants in eastern Nangarhar province International Afghan gov’t forces kill 7 militants in eastern Nangarhar province KathmanduPati February 15, 2021 File Photo JALALABAD – Afghan government forces during a special operation have killed seven armed insurgents affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group in the eastern Nangarhar province, said a statement of the provincial government released here Monday. Acting on a tip-off, the security forces stormed a hideout of the militants in Ghochko area on the outskirt of the provincial capital Jalalabad city late Sunday, killing seven IS fighters including a suicide bomber, the statement added. The troops, according to the statement, after killing the militants also discovered arms and ammunition including four suicide vests, three AK-47 rifles, explosive objects and several hand grenades. The IS outfit which is active in parts of Nangarhar province has yet to make comment. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Sheikh Hasina’s first public appearance since ouster India, China resume Lipulekh trade despite Nepal protest US makes $20,000 visa bond rule permanent for visitors from… Trump pauses Iran strike, cites progress on nuclear deal Nepal PM skips UN, NAM summit meetings Nepal doctor airlifted after hospital attack sparks protests Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 ‘Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine positive’8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey gets promoted to Major General Bamdev Gautam’s appointment as National Assembly member challenged in Supreme Court Why US Indo-Pacific strategy will fail Empowering the Journey of Digital Nepal Through Connectivity and Data Prime Minister Oli’s confidante Prem Kumar Rai recommended as CIAA Chief Commissioner
