Senior Taliban commander detained in Kunduz

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.21.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - Acting on multiple intelligence reports and tips from Afghan civilians, an Afghan and coalition security force detained a senior Taliban commander in Kunduz province Sept. 21.

Maulawi Roshan is a known senior Taliban command in the Gore Tapa area of Kunduz, as well as six surrounding districts. He is reported to be a senior member of the Taliban provincial commission and acts as an illegitimate judge for the Taliban in the area. He has also been the deputy to the shadow governor of Kunduz province and has strong ties to senior Taliban leadership in Pakistan.

Roshan has also been linked to a wide range of criminal activities, including setting up illegal checkpoints to extort money from Afghan citizens to finance insurgent activities. With his unique ties to Pakistan, he is also a vital link in the facilitation of materials for improvised explosive devices and the supplying of suicide bombers.

As a senior commander, he advises subordinate commanders in the planning and coordination of insurgent activities in the province and has actively participated in attacks against Afghan national security and coalition forces in Kunduz.

He was detained without incident and taken by Afghan authorities for processing and questioning.

• Date Taken: 09.21.2010
• Date Posted: 09.21.2010 17:10
• Story ID: 56741
• Location: KABUL, AF