Afghan, coalition forces detain Haqqani leader in Khost

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

12.25.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained a Haqqani Network leader along with three suspected insurgents in a joint security operation in Khost province yesterday.

The Haqqani leader operated in Sabari, Terayzai and Bak Districts in Khost province. His group is responsible for recruiting suicide bombers to attack Afghan schools, district centers and coalition forces. He is also involved in the attempted kidnapping of Afghan National Army officers

Forces detained the facilitator at a targeted location in Sabari District. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call the occupants out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. After the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning at the scene before detaining the network leader and three suspected insurgents.

The joint security team conducted the operation in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.

The security forces conducted the operation without firing their weapons.

• Date Taken: 12.25.2010
• Date Posted: 12.25.2010 23:03
• Story ID: 62603
• Location: KABUL, AF