19 IS militants killed in Afghan airstrikes
Kabul, May 27: At least 19 militants of the Islamic State (IS) terror group were killed in airstrikes targeting their hideouts in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
"The strikes were conducted in Haska Mina district on Saturday, killing 19 militants," Xinhua news agency cited the ministry as saying in a statement.
Among the killed were two IS divisional commanders named Qari Esrar and Mullah Hasghar, the statement said.
However, it is uncertain whether the strikes were launched by the Afghan Air Force, NATO or the US-led coalition forces.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
