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Former Taliban minister arrested in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (KUNA) -- In a major setback for Taliban militants, Afghan officials said on Sunday that they arrested six Taliban commanders including a former Minister Mullah Abdul Hai Motmahen in Southern Afghan province of Ghazni.
Citing District Governor Sher Khan Yusufzai, local news channels reported that the six Taliban commanders were arrested during an operation in Andar district of Ghazni.
The arrest of Commander Mullah Motmahen is believed to be a major setback for Taliban as he became insurgents main commander in war-torn country after the collapse of Taliban regime in 2001. (end) amn.asa KUNA 251006 Jul 10NNNN