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This Taliban leader was once a cadet at the Indian Military Academy

Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, one of the 7 most influential leaders of the Taliban, was once a cadet at the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Uttarakhand's Dehradun. Stanikzai, in contrast to his peers, is considered to be highly educated.

According to a Times of India report, Stanikzai was known as 'Sheru' among the 1982 batchmates of the IMA. Watch this video to know more.

Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, one of the 7 most influential leaders of the Taliban, was once a cadet at the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Uttarakhand's Dehradun. Stanikzai, in contrast to his peers, is considered to be highly educated.

According to a Times of India report, Stanikzai was known as 'Sheru' among the 1982 batchmates of the IMA. Watch this video to know more.