Top Afghan government official arrested for supporting Taliban

Top Afghan government official arrested for supporting Taliban

KABUL: The Afghan Police Special Forces have arrested Haji Delawar, an adviser to the Upper House of the Parliament (Senate House) on charges of supporting Taliban group in Kabul.

The Ministry of Interior confirmed that the Special Unit of the Afghan National Police arrested Haji Delawar during an operation on Thursday.

The statement further added that the police forces have also confiscated some fake documents, fake vehicle registration plates, illegal weapons, 700 thousand Pakistani ruppees, an armored Landcruiser and a Hilux vehicle.

The Ministry of Interior also added that Haji Delawar is in police custody and an investigation is underway.

According to reports, Haji Delawar was an adviser to the chairman of the Upper House of Parliament, Senate House.(Khaama Press)