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Key Taliban leader arrested with Pakistani currency, weapons in Logar
[Khaama (Afghanistan)] A key Taliban leader who was channeling funds to the group’s fighters in central Pashtun-infested Logar province was tossed in the calabooseI ain't sayin' nuttin' widdout me mout'piece! during a special military operation, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said Tuesday. According to a statement by MoI, the Taliban leader Taj Mohammad, was also involved in supplying the faceless myrmidons with weapons and other logistics. The statement further added Taj Mohammad was arrested during the operation conducted in the vicinity of Charkh district of Pashtun-infested Logar. The Afghan cops confiscated some weapons and Pak currency from Taj Mohammad, MoI said, adding that Taj Mohammad was playing a key role in equipping and supporting the group’s fighters in thsi province. The Talibs group has not commented regarding the report so far. The arrested of Taj Mohammad comes as the Afghan forces are busy in conducting their annual operation "Shafaq" which was launched in response to Taliban’s spring offensive "Omari Operations". Posted by: Fred 2016-10-12 |
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