Nangarhar (East Afghanistan): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2021

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January - 2	On December 2, Taliban militants, in a clash, killed four members of the Public Uprising Forces, including their ‘commander’, in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.Local officials said that the Taliban suffered “heavy casualties” in the clashes. Read more... On December 2, Taliban militants, in a clash, killed four members of the Public Uprising Forces, including their ‘commander’, in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.Local officials said that the Taliban suffered “heavy casualties” in the clashes. Read less...
January - 2	The Ministry of Defense, in a statement, said that eight Taliban militants were killed during Afghan National Army’s reciprocal attack in the Bati-Kot district of Nangarhar Province on January 2, reports The Khaama Press. Read more... The Ministry of Defense, in a statement, said that eight Taliban militants were killed during Afghan National Army’s reciprocal attack in the Bati-Kot district of Nangarhar Province on January 2, reports The Khaama Press. Read less...
January - 4	Two policemen were killed in a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in the PD4 Sabzi market area of Jalalabad city, in Nangarhar Province, reports The Khaama Press. Read more... Two policemen were killed in a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in the PD4 Sabzi market area of Jalalabad city, in Nangarhar Province, reports The Khaama Press. Read less...
January - 6	Security Forces recovered two tonnes of explosives that entered Nangarhar from Pakistan, reports Bakhtar News. Two people were arrested in connection with the transfer of this consignment. Read more... Security Forces recovered two tonnes of explosives that entered Nangarhar from Pakistan, reports Bakhtar News. Two people were arrested in connection with the transfer of this consignment. Read less...
January - 7	Afghan Air force, in airstrikes, killed 15 Taliban militants inside their hideouts in Sarkh Roud District of Nangarhar province on January 7, reports Bakhtar News. Read more... Afghan Air force, in airstrikes, killed 15 Taliban militants inside their hideouts in Sarkh Roud District of Nangarhar province on January 7, reports Bakhtar News. Read less...
January - 11	Unidentified gunmen killed a National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan’s intelligence agency, officer in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, of Nangarhar Province on January 11, reports Bakhtar News. No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the assassination, but senior A Read more... Unidentified gunmen killed a National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan’s intelligence agency, officer in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, of Nangarhar Province on January 11, reports Bakhtar News. No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the assassination, but senior Afghan Government officials have blamed the Taliban for increasing terrorist attacks, including targeted assassinations. Read less...
January - 12	On January 12, Police, during a special operation, killed three Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants in the Bagrami area of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. Read more... On January 12, Police, during a special operation, killed three Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants in the Bagrami area of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. Read less...
January - 13	National Directorate of Security (NDS) on January 13 arrested Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) ‘chief for Momandara district’ in Basewal area of Momandara District in Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. Read more... National Directorate of Security (NDS) on January 13 arrested Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) ‘chief for Momandara district’ in Basewal area of Momandara District in Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. Read less...
January - 13	Unidentified gunman on January 13 killed an employee of Nangarhar appellate court, Abdul Qayoum, in PD4 area of Jalalabad city of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News. Another court employee identified as Esmatullah is in stable condition, the local officials said. Read more... Unidentified gunman on January 13 killed an employee of Nangarhar appellate court, Abdul Qayoum, in PD4 area of Jalalabad city of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News. Another court employee identified as Esmatullah is in stable condition, the local officials said. Read less...
January - 17	On January 17, a civilian was injured in a mine explosion in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blast. Read more... On January 17, a civilian was injured in a mine explosion in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blast. Read less...
January - 20	On January20, Two civilian were killed after a vehicle hit a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Sherzad District of Nangarhar Province, reports Ariana News. Four others were injured in the blast. Read more... On January20, Two civilian were killed after a vehicle hit a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Sherzad District of Nangarhar Province, reports Ariana News. Four others were injured in the blast. Read less...
January - 20	Two persons were killed when a roadside IED hit a civilian’s car in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province on January 20, reports Ariana News. Zia-Ul-Haq Amarkhil, the Governor of Nangarhar said that both IEDs were planted by the Taliban. Read more... Two persons were killed when a roadside IED hit a civilian’s car in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province on January 20, reports Ariana News. Zia-Ul-Haq Amarkhil, the Governor of Nangarhar said that both IEDs were planted by the Taliban. Read less...
January - 28	The chief of Lashkar-i-Islam (LI), Mangal Bagh, was killed along with three other militants in a landmine explosion in Achin District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on January 28, reports Dawn. Confirming the news of the militant leader’s death, Nangarhar’s Governor Zia-ul-Haq Amarkhel wrote Read more... The chief of Lashkar-i-Islam (LI), Mangal Bagh, was killed along with three other militants in a landmine explosion in Achin District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on January 28, reports Dawn. Confirming the news of the militant leader’s death, Nangarhar’s Governor Zia-ul-Haq Amarkhel wrote on his Twitter account: “Mangal Bagh, also known as Mangal Bagh Afridi, the leader of Lashkar-i-Islam, a militant organisation operating in (erstwhile) Khyber Agency, has been killed in a roadside explosion in Achin district along with three others.” Read less...
January - 30	Eight soldiers were killed in a suicide attack when a suicide bomber blew up a military truck full of explosives in Gandmak village in Shirzad District in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. Ataullah Khogyani, spokesman for Nangarhar governor said, eight soldiers w Read more... Eight soldiers were killed in a suicide attack when a suicide bomber blew up a military truck full of explosives in Gandmak village in Shirzad District in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. Ataullah Khogyani, spokesman for Nangarhar governor said, eight soldiers were martyred in the attack and the blast was so intense that several village houses were destroyed in 150 meters distance. No militants group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack. Read less...
January - 30	On January 30, National security officials announced the arrest of four members of the Islamic state-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) group, during special operations, in Chaparhar district of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. Read more... On January 30, National security officials announced the arrest of four members of the Islamic state-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) group, during special operations, in Chaparhar district of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. Read less...

*Data till , April 10, 2021

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

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