The Kunar press office in a press release on Sunday said that based on the efforts of the local police in the province, at least six IS-K members have surrendered to the government.
According to the press office, the surrendered IS-K rebels were from the group members of IS-K commander, Shah Zamin who have been active in Pej Dara district.
The deputy of Kunar governor, Gul Muhammad Bidar has called on IS-K members to surrender the government forces, saying the war in Afghanistan is not legitimate.
This comes as hundreds of IS-K members, including foreign nationals in Nangarhar, had earlier surrendered to security forces following which president Ghani has announced the complete defeat of IS-K group in Nangarhar.
Source : Afghan Voice Agency(AVA)