‘ISKP second-in-command eliminated in Afghanistan’

Engineer Omar was working as deputy to Sanaullah Ghafari, who governs the rebel group in terror outfit

The second-in-command of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) was reportedly eliminated in an information-based operation (IBO) carried out by Afghan interim regime special forces in Shakardara district north of Kabul.

According to reports, Shakardara, which is the native district of ISKP Amir Dr Shahabul Muhajir, is believed to have been a stronghold for the group, with an extensive network operating in the area.

Engineer Umar was first responsible for Kabul province before being appointed to lead the central division. He was currently working as the deputy to Sanaullah Ghafari, who governs the rebel group in ISKP. He is also known as "Shahabul Muhajir".

Read more: ISKP intel chief killed in Kabul raid

In February, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Special Forces killed the ISKP intelligence and military chief during an operation in Kabul.

According to officials, two Da’esh members were killed in the overnight operation carried out on a militant cell in Kabul.

Among the killed was a key member of the ISKP, Qari Fateh, who previously served as Amir-al-Harb (military leader) for Khorasan, head of Kunar province, head of the eastern zone and currently as the intelligence and operations chief who directly masterminded recent attacks in Kabul, including against diplomatic missions, mosques and other targets.