MAIMANA (Pajhwok): The Taliban have detained their former commander who recently joined the peace process in northwestern Faryab province, an official said on Monday.
Gulbadin, who had joined with the government-initiated reconciliationcampaign in Almar district, has been captured by the militants, the official told Pajhwok Afghan News on condition of anonymity.
Following his surrender, Gulbadin joined the police force, securing the Maimana-Almar highway, according to the official.
But Hanif Bai, highway police commander, denied the ex-commander had rejoined the rebels. He said . . .
