March 04, 2026 11:26 pm (IST)
Afghan police arrest top Al-Qaeda leader, one killed
Kabul, Dec 10 (IBNS): A top Al-Qaeda leader was arrested and another killed by Afghan police during an operation, local Khaama Press reported.
The militant was reportedly nabbed in Nangarhar province's Khogyani district.
He was caught sending funds to militants.
The agency quoted Afghanistan's Ministry of Interiors (MoI) spokesperson as saying that the militant was injured during the operation.
The MoI further said that the nabbed militant is from Pakistan.
The Al-Qaeda is yet to comment on the report.
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
US orders non-essential staff to leave Karachi, Lahore consulates days after violent protests
Wed, Mar 04 2026
Pakistan: Thousands attend funeral prayers of seven people killed during US Consulate protest over Khamenei's death
Mon, Mar 02 2026
Pakistan: Two bullet-riddled bodies recovered from Balochistan
Mon, Mar 02 2026
Outrage in Pakistan: Protesters breach US Consulate in Karachi after Khamenei's killing, 9 dead
Sun, Mar 01 2026
Great PM, great general: Donald Trump praises Munir, Sharif amid escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan tension
Sat, Feb 28 2026
