14 Killed After Unknown Armed Men Carried Out Attack In Central Afghanistan

Kabul: At least fourteen people were killed and six others were injured after a group of unknown armed men carried out an attack in central Afghanistan. The Taliban administration on Friday confirmed the incident saying that the Islamic State (IS) militant outfit claimed responsibility for the attack. The law enforcement agencies of the Taliban administration are searching for the attackers.

The Taliban administration stated that the Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for Thursday's attack in Daykundi province but has not provided evidence. Most people in that area are Shia Muslims and it was considered one of the safest provinces.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement, "While we share our deep sorrow with the innocent victims of the incident, we are also making serious efforts to search for the corrupt perpetrators of this act and bring them to justice."

Islamic State-Khorasan, a local affiliate of the Middle East-based Islamic State, has waged an
insurgency against the Taliban, whom they see as their enemies.

Taliban authorities say they have mostly crushed the group, even as it continues to carry out attacks in Afghanistan.