Officials in northern Baghlan province announced the release of at least three civilians including an Afghan child, who were kidnapped by a local Jihadi leader few days back.
Baraki district chief Mawlana Fazal Rahman said, the three individuals were kidnapped by commander, a female tribal Jihadi commander in Nahrin district of northern Baghlan province.
Mr. Rahman further added, the three individuals including a child was freed as a result of tribal elders negotiation efforts.
In the meantime, Syed Zamanuddin Hussaini northern Baghlan provincial security chief said, efforts have been put in place to pursuade commander Kaftar to lay down arms and join peace process.
He also said, negotiations between commander Kaftar and Afghan government have been 80% successful to encourage her for preventing insurgency activities in the region.
According to reports, commander Kaftar had joined peace process and stopped illegal armed operations following peace negotiations two years back, but resumed illegal militant activities in Nahrin district recently.
Report by Ajmal Omeri, Baghlan province.
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