Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Kabul (BNA) Two Taliban Commanders together with their men have put their arms on ground and surrendered to police in northeastern Badakhshan province.
Officials say that one group comprising of 18 members surrendered yesterday and another one made up from 11 members surrendered today.
Officials add that the insurgents have also brought light and heavy weapons and ammunitions.
The commander of the group with 18 members said to be Qari Abdul Khabir, a Taliban Commander in the area, and the commander in the area and the commander of the group with 11 members is Qari Eid Mohammad, Taliban so-called Governor for Tagab district of Badakhshan.
Baba Jan, Police Chief of Badakhshan province says that the surrendered insurgents have promised to live in peace. He said “The groups were busy in anti-government activities in Tagab District of Badakhshan province but while announcing unification with the government they promised not only to live in peace but will also help in ensuring security.”
He added that “Reconciliation of these groups will have a positive impact on the security situation” “And this proves that insurgency is wrong and they will not be conned by foreigners again.” He said.
