New Delhi: The presence of Islamic State (ISIS-K) fighters along the volatile Durand Line between Afghanistan and Pakistan – posing a grave threat to the neighbourhood, including India – has been accepted by the respective administrations but with a narrative that suits individual purposes.

The recent killings of ISIS-K members and so-called commanders in the region have once again raised international concerns, while both countries are claiming to be the target of such elements.

The global community, including the United Nations, has been raising its concerns over the existence of such elements along the porous border across some inhospitable, mountainous terrains.

Recent spurt in hostility, with sporadic armed skirmishes and frequent raids, coupled with renewed debate over the Durand

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