Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- The Special Forces of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) killed the facilitator of Taliban explosions in North-eastern Takhar province.

According to a statement released by NDS, the NDS Special Forces killed Salahuddin alias Ibrahimi, the facilitator of Taliban explosions in Takhar.

The statement further added that Salahuddin had recently visited Taloqan city to carry out a series of targeted attacks against the tribal elders.

However, the National Directorate of Security identified and eliminated Salahuddin in Taloqan city before he could carry out the attacks.

Furthermore, the National Directorate of Security said the NDS Special Forces arrested a group of 9 Taliban militants during a separate operati...