April 27, 2024 15:24 (IST)
Afghanistan: Intelligence operatives foil Taliban attack, four arrested
Kabul, Sep 21 (IBNS): Operatives of National Directorate of Security (NDS), the Afghan intelligence wing, have arrested at least four Taliban militants, foiling an attempt to stage a coordinated attack in Samangan province, local Khaama Press reported.
Among the nabbed militants was a suicide bomber, who had planned to launch an attack in a complex, located in the province.
The militants have been identified as Amruddin, Mohamamd Naeem, Rozatullah and Noor Aqa.
A suicide bombing vest was also recovered from the nabbed militants.
The Taliban is yet to comment on the report.
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