February 17, 2010 9:09 AM

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A top militant commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar arrested from Karachi

In a major success, a top militant commander who is said to be second-in-command to elusive Afghan Taliban Chief Mullah Mohhamad Omar was captured from Pakistan's port city of Karachi.Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar was arrested in a secret joint operation of ISI and CIA operatives. He is also said to be a close associate of Osama bin Laden before 9/11. He was captured by a team of US and Pakistani officials.The arrest of Baradar is a major blow to the Taliban and is being described as a major success to Obama Administration's war against terrorism in the Afghanistan – Pakistan region.The New York Times reports, Mullah Baradar has been in Pakistani custody for several days, with American and Pakistani intelligence officials both taking part in interrogations.

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