Khaama Press
November 23, 2015

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) dismissed lawmaker Haji Zahir Qadir’s claims regarding the presence of leaders of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIs) terrorist group in capital Kabul.

A statement by MoI said it strongly rejects remarks by a lawmaker regarding the presence of ISIS leaders in Kabul and the support they receive from certain circles within the system, calling such remarks against the national interests of the country.

MoI also added that such remarks would not harm the bravery and self-devotion of the Afghan security forces who are fighting the terrorist groups.

Calling the remarks dedicated for the interest of certain individuals and groups, MoI said the terrorists would receive moral boosts from such comments to expand their terrorist activities that would only harm the national morale.

MoI also added that no justifications would be acceptable to the government of Afghanistan to launch militia forces since hundreds of thousands of security and defense forces are serving with the current system.

The statement by MoI followed by MP Zahir Qadir’s remarks during a general session of the lower house of the parliament, claiming that the leaders of ISIS terrorist group are living in Kabul.

He was briefing the lawmakers regarding threats posed by growing activities of the terror group in eastern Nangarhar province.

According to Qadir, scores of armed men belonging to Swat and Bajawar agency of Pakistan, including Chechens, Uzbeks, Arab and others have gathered in Shinwar district of Nangarhar province.

He also added that Shinwar district has turned into a factory for the terror group, insisting that the activities of ISIS would only be eliminated if their factory is demolished.