SHIBERGHAN, Afghanistan, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security forces have captured a key leader of Islamic State (IS) group, Shirzad Anwarov, in the northern Jawzjan province, police spokesman in the northern region, Sayed Sarwar Hussaini said Saturday.
"The security forces have captured Shirzad Anwarov, a key leader of IS during an operation in Jawzjan province," Hussaini told Xinhua.
The arrested person, according to the official is from Bukhara region of Uzbekistan and had led Uzbek militants loyal to the Islamic State in northern Afghan region.
Shirzad Anwarov had used several names to disguise himself, Hussaini said, adding the security forces were able to locate and arrest the wanted man.
The official, however, declined to provide more details.
IS militants who have stronger presence in Jawzjan than in any other northern provinces, have yet to make comment on the report.
