Several ISIS terrorists surrender to Afghan forces in the Jawzjan province

The Defense Ministry said that the ISIL militants surrendered to the Afghan armed forces in Qosh Tapa district, Khaama Press reported.

The source further added that the militants also handed over five weapons and six motorcycles to the Afghan armed forces.

The anti-government armed militant groups including ISIL Khurasan militants have not commented regarding the report so far.

Jawzjan has been among the relatively calm provinces in North of Afghanistan but the security of the province has deteriorated during the recent years amid ongoing efforts by the anti-government armed militant groups to expand to expand their foothold in this province.

This comes as sporadic clashes are also underway between the Taliban and ISIL Khurasan militants in certain parts of Jawzjan province.

Source: Farsnews