Jilani Farhad, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News that Mullah Abdul Raoof was held by police while conducting anti-government activities in Shahr-i-Naw area.
A case against the Taliban leader had been referred to detective organs.
Separately, two other individuals were arrested on charges of supplying weapons to militants in Oba district, the spokesman added. A vehicle, five weapons and some ammunition were also seized from the detainees.
Source : Afghan Voice Agency(AVA)