DHAKA: The second-in-command of Islamic State (IS) has been killed in a US operation in Syria.

Quoting the US defence officials, NBC published a news item in this regard, reports the BBC.

The report said Abdul Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli, an Iraqi who was also known as Hajji Iman, was killed during a raid this month.

The US authorities had offered a reward of $7m (£5m) for Qaduli.

BDST: 2100 HRS, MAR 25, 2016
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