26 November 2016

News Story: Al-Qaeda Operatives Deploying To Zabul Districts - Officials Warn

by Nabeela Ashrafi

Zabul police headquarters on Thursday said there are clear indications that militants affiliated to the al-Qaeda terrorist network are deploying in Arghandab, Dai Chopan and Khak-e-Afghan districts of the province.

Members of Zabul provincial council warned that the resurgence of these militants in the province is posing serious threats to national security.

According to Zabul police chief, movements by the militant group initially started six months ago.

"They are in Khak-e-Afghan area including Dai Chopan and some other remote regions, Al-Qaeda or Daesh operatives, whatever you call them, foreigners exist there, " said Mirwais Khan Noorzai, Zabul police chief.

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