At least two Taliban commanders were arrested in separate military operations in southern Helmand province, the National Directorate of Security (NDS) said in a statement.
In addition, one insurgent was killed during the clash.
The operation was conducted in Garemsir district of the province by NDS forces and Sharafuddin and Sayed Wali, key Taliban commanders, were arrested, according to the statement.
“Sharafuddin was involved in attacks on local police outposts in Helmand in which 30 police members were killed,” it said.
The forces also seized weapons during the operation, the statement added. http://www.tolonews.com/en/afghanistan/26465-two-key-taliban-commanders-arrested-in-helmand-operation
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