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Taliban group commander detained in eastern Afghanistan

Xinhua, May 6, 2016 Adjust font size:

Security forces captured a Taliban group commander in the eastern Wardak province, National Directorate for Security (NDS) or the country's spy agency said in a statement on Friday.

"The arrested commander of Taliban terrorist group, Qari Sayedullah nickname Wareshman was involved in conducting terrorist activities including planting mines on the roads to target military convoys has been arrested," the statement said.

A number of arms and ammunitions including a 82 mm caliber gun was also recovered from his possessions, the statement added.

Taliban militants haven't commented. Enditem