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NDS Rescue 10 Abducted Civilians in Zabul

NDS Rescue 10 Abducted Civilians in Zabul
QALAT - The Afghan intelligence operatives conducted a successful operation in southern Zabul province of Afghanistan and rescued at least ten civilians taken hostage by terrorist groups. The National Directorate of Security (NDS) said the civilians were abducted by the militants earlier and were safely rescued by the intelligence operatives. No further details were given regarding the exact location where the operation was conducted and the group which held the civilians as captives. However, the anti-government armed militant groups, mainly belonging to Taliban group are actively operating in parts of Zabul province. The fanatics loyal to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group are also reportedly operating in Zabul. Meanwhile, NDS said the civilians rescued during the operation are in good health condition and will join their families soon. This comes as reports emerged from Zabul province late last month suggesting that 20 civilians were abducted by unknown gunmen from Shahjoi district. The incident last month took place almost two weeks after a group of civilians were beheaded by the militants apparently belonging to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group. (KP)