Another key militant killed amid growing tensions among Taliban ranks

AVA- According to the local officials, the latest incident took place in the vicinity of Shirzad district.

The provincial government media office in a statement also confirmed the incident and said a key Taliban group member identified as Mohammadullah was kiled by his comrades in Marak Khel area.

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

The local officials said Tuesday that a leader of the Taliban was executed by the insurgents in Ghani Khel district but the main motive has not been ascertained so far.

The provincial government media office in a statement confirmed that a key Taliban group member identified as Khadem who was also famous as Dadullah was killed by the insurgents.

The statement further added that Khadem was apparently killed due to the persistent differences among the Taliban ranks and ongoing infighting with the ISIS terrorist groups militants.