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7-member Haqqani network group held in Paktia

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GARDEZ (Pajhwok): A seven-member militant group linked to the dreaded Haqqani network has been detained in southeastern Paktia province, the spy service said on Wednesday.

A statement from the National Directorate of Security (NDS) to Pajhwok Afghan News said the seven Haqqani network associates were arrested by intelligence operatives in Gardez city, the provincial capital.

The statement identified the detainees as Ashraf, Sultan, Shukrullah, Sayedullah, Najibullah, Fazlullah and Mazomuddin and accused them of planning to carry out . . .

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