The spiritual mentor of al-Qaeda's leader in Iraq was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion he made contacts with "terror" groups since his release from prison a week ago, Jordan's deputy prime minister said.
Isam al-Barqawi, also known as Sheikh Abu-Mohammed al-Maqdisi, is said to have taught Islamic ideology to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, head of al-Qaeda network in Iraq. According to The AP, Deputy Prime Minister Marwan Muasher said al-Barqawi was detained because "there were contacts between him and terrorist groups outside Jordan" since his release.
"He was arrested to find out the nature of these contacts," he added. Muasher declined to provide other details. "If the charges are proven right, then he will be taken to court."
