Washington/IBNS, Nov. 27 -- A 29-year-old Afghan man arrested for shooting two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House had previously served alongside US forces, sources said.

Officials from the Afghan Taliban government said Rahmanullah Lakanwal was part of the elite "01 Unit" during the former Afghan Republic, a force created, trained, and outfitted by US intelligence agencies.

Taliban officials added that many former members of this unit are now struggling with serious psychological problems, which in some cases have led to suicides or violent attacks.

Lakanwal, who authorities say "gravely wounded" two National Guard personnel, came to the United States during the tumultuous 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan.

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