Afghan officials say a drone strike has killed six people believed to be associated with the Islamic State, including veteran militant Mullah Abdul Rauf.
Police chief Nabi Mullahkhel says the drone hit a car travelling in the south of Afghanistan.
"As a result of an airstrike in Helmand Province six people have been killed including Mullah Abdul Rauf, his brother-in-law and four Pakistani militants."
A former Guantanamo Bay detainee, Abdul Rauf is believed to have joined the Islamic State from the Taliban.
Authorities contend he had been recruiting followers.
