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ISIS loyalists torch 65 houses in East of Afghanistan

The loyalists of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group have torched at least 65 houses in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.

 

 

The loyalists of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group have torched at least 65 houses in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.

According to the local officials, the houses were torched in Kot district late on Friday night.

Provincial governor’s spokesman AtaullahKhogyani confirmed the incident and said at least 65 houses were set on fire but no loss of life has been reported.

In the meantime, local officials in Kot district are saying that the ISIS loyalists have torched the houses after the residents of the area rejected to pledge allegiance to them.

The loyalists of the terror group have not commented regarding the report so far.

 

This comes as ISIS loyalists suffered heavy losses and casualties in the counter-terrorism operations in this province.

 

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