South Asia
ISIS leader surrenders to security forces in Afghanistan
Kabul: An Islamic State terror group leader has surrendered to the security forces in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Tuesday.
According to a statement released by provincial government, Fraidoon alias Neman Al-Bajuri surrendered to the Afghan forces in Kot district of Nangarhar, Khaama Press reported.
According to media reports, the person was associated with the educational programs of the terror group in Nangarhar.
Originally a resident of Qarabagh district of Kabul, Fraidoon surrendered to the Afghan forces after realizing the truth, the provincial government added in its statement, reported Khaama Press.
While surrendering. the ISIS leader handed over a pistol and two hand grenades to the Afghan forces.
The IS did not comment on the issue so far.