Khaama Press | November 09, 2015

The Taliban militants have reportedly hanged eight of the group’s fighters for beheading seven hostages in southern Zabul province of Afghanistan.

According to the local government officials in Zabul province, the militants were hanged by fighters belonging to Mullah Mohammad Akhtar Mansoor.

The district administrative chief for Arghandab, Mohammad Hasratyar, said the militants originally belonged to the Islamic State terror group but had recently joined the Taliban ranks.

He said the group was led by the Taliban commander Akram and were instantly hanged after they were convicted of beheading the civilians.

The seven civilians were kidnapped from Gilan District of southeastern Ghazni province and their dead bodies were recovered from Khak-e-Afghan District of southern Zabul province on Sunday.

According to the officials, the victims belonged to the Hazara community which included four men, two women and a child.

The anti-government armed militant groups have not commented regarding the report so far.