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Elder released from Taliban custody in Paktika raid

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SHARANA (Pajhwok): Afghan and foreign forces have released a tribal leader from Taliban’s captivity during a nighttime raid in southeastern Paktika province, an official said Monday.

Deputy police chief Col. Dadullah Khan Hotak told Pajhwok Afghan News the raid was conducted by Afghan Special Forces and American forces on Sunday night.

He said Sadullah Khan a tribal leader of Barmal district was also released from the Taliban jail, the target of the operation.

Hotak said 12 Kalashnikovs, five hand grenades, two vehicles, and ammunition . . .

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