ISIS Beheads Individual in Kunar Accused of Spying For Taliban

Local sources informed Afghanistan International that ISIS fighters have beheaded a man, Wali Gul, after accusing him of spying for the Taliban in Chawkay district of Kunar province.

This incident reportedly occurred two days ago in Sapidar village.

According to local sources, this individual was neither a member of the Taliban nor was he on an official duty; he was a mere worker. However, in a statement on Friday, ISIS claimed to have killed a "Taliban spy" in Chawkay district of Kunar province.

The Taliban has not commented on the issue yet.

Several sources have confirmed to Afghanistan International that ISIS is present in three districts of Kunar province. Additionally, it has been reported that Taliban members have displaced families from areas where ISIS is active.

According to the sources, ISIS is present in parts of Mano Gai, Chawkay and Ghaziabad districts of Kunar.

As per the sources, foreign fighters are also present among the ISIS.

Mullah Yaqoob, the Taliban's defence minister, stated in a recent press conference that Pakistani and Tajik fighters carried out various attacks.

Despite the Taliban's claims of suppressing ISIS, residents of Kunar and Nangarhar recently informed Afghanistan International Pashto that the ISIS group has intensified its recruitment efforts. In the Ghaziabad district of Kunar, members of the Taliban are reportedly killing people in mosques, leading to an increased interest from individuals wanting to join the ISIS ranks.

This marks the first significant action by ISIS following a prolonged period of silence.

ISIS has resumed its activities in the areas near the eastern borders of Afghanistan. Recently, the Al-Mirsaad website, closely associated with the Taliban, accused Pakistan of supporting ISIS and claimed that Pakistan is providing refuge to ISIS leaders within its territory.