FAIZABAD (Pajhwok): The Taliban have released nine policemen they held captive in Warduj district of northeastern Badakhshan province, an official said on Sunday.
Col. Amanullah, a senior military official, said the release happened by mediation of local elders.
The policemen were taken captive by Taliban militants last week in Tirgaran locality of Warduj district.
But the Taliban said they had released only two policemen in exchange for the release of as many Taliban prisoners from a government jail.
Policemen Salahuddin and Zamanuddin were . . .
