The Taliban tortured a Regiment Commander, identified as Sayed Merajuddin of the former army in Jawzjan Province and he died as a result (in an undisclosed location), Hasht-e Subh reported on February 9. Two weeks after his detention, the Taliban released the body of Sayed Merajuddin to his family in Jawzjan. It appears that the Taliban severely tortured the victim, as evidenced by signs of torture visible on his body.