Officials in the ministry of interior affairs of Afghanistan on Monday said, at least Taliban militants have been arrested by the Afghan security forces in eastern Paktika province.
Afghan interior ministry officials further added, they believe that the Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid is among the detained insurgents.
In the meantime, a spokesman for ministry of interior affairs of Afghanistan Sediq Sediqi said, Afghan security officials have started an investigation to find out whether Zabiullah Mujahid is among those detained during the operation.
Mr. Sediqi emphasized that it would be an enormous stroke for the militants group in Afghanistan if Zabiullah Mujahid was arrested by the Afghan security forces.
In the meantime, a spokesman for the Afghan intelligence agency, National Directorate for Security Lotfullah Mashal confirming the report said, a number of insurgents have been detained by the Afghan security forces, where the Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid is believed to be among them but emphasized that investigations are still in process.
Mr. Mashal further added, Afghan security forces have recovered a cell phone from a detained insurgent, which was normally used by Zabiullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesman.
by KHAAMA press
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