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Dreaded Taliban commander killed in Faryab ambush

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MAIMANA (Pajhwok): A notorious insurgent commander has been killed in the Khawja Sabzposh district of northwestern Faryab province, an official said on Sunday.

Abdullah Masoom, the district chief, told Pajhwok Afghan News that Sharafuddin -- also known as Maqatil -- was killed by the security forces in Bai Magholi area late on Saturday night.

Mullah commander in the district, confirmed Mohatil’s death. He was a senior Taliban group commander Security officials say Maqatil had assassinated an uprising group commander.

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