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NDS, Coalition forces capture a Taliban commander, three others in Kandahar

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  • By Combined Joint Task Force - 101
  • Combined Press Information Center
Members of the National Directorate of Security and Coalition forces captured a Taliban commander and three additional persons of interest in Kandahar, Oct. 5.

Hafiz Abdul Khaliq, a known Taliban commander, and three militants were located through intelligence reports in known safehouses in Panjwayi District.

Hafiz Abdul Khaliq is responsible for several attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces.

No NDS or Coalition forces were injured or killed during the operation.