...mindless ferocity in a turban...unit leader, was arrested during a joint operation in Kabul province on Saturday night, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement on Sunday.
A joint operation was launched in Saleh Kheli and Boya Zar villages in Shakardara district of Kabul and Mullah Akhtar was arrested, the statement said.
"He was involved in terrorist activities in Shakardara district recently," the statement said.
A week ago, at least five Taliban were killed and two others--including a Taliban leader--were maimed during a joint security forces operation in the district, said the MoD.
The operation was launched in district and 25 krazed killers, including three group leaders, were arrested. The Taliban "were causing fear in the district," MoD had statement said, adding that "the forces will remain in the district for security."
"The forces also seized weapons during the operation," it added.
Khaama Press has a photo of the gentleman in question.