The public uprising forces killed 9 ISIS militants during a clash in eastern Nangarhar province.

The Provincial Government’s media office in a statement said the public uprising forces clashed with ISIS militants in Bandar area of Achin district on Monday night.

The statement further added that the public uprising forces killed 9 ISIS militants hailing from Pakistan.

Furthermore, the Provincial Government said the slain militants were original residents of Bajaur and Orakzai areas of Pakistan.

The Provincial Government also added that the four public uprising personnel also sustained minor injuries during the clash.

The ISIS sympathizers have not commented regarding the clash so far.