"VAN" (Afghanistan Bureau - Ahmad Farhad Shaheer) :: A soldier of the Afghan National Army was arrested in northern Faryab province of Afghanistan, three years after he joined the Taliban ranks in southern Helmand province. The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said the ANA soldier Mullah Mir Ahmad son of Salim who is originally a resident of Qaisar district, had joined the Taliban ranks in Helmand province three years ago. The statement further added that Mullah Mir Ahmad was arrested shortly after returning to Maimana city. According to 209th Shaheen Corps, Mullah Mir Ahmad had also taken some weapons and munitions with him while deserting the armed forces rank. He was actively fighting against the Afghan national defense and security forces before he was arrested in Maimana city, the 209th Shaheen Corps added. The Shaheen Corps also added that the file of Mullah Mir Ahmad has been forwarded to the first brigade of 209th Shaheen Corps for further actions to be taken.
On Fri, Oct 2, 2026