Afghan, coalition forces detain Haqqani Network leader in Khost

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

01.18.2011

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Haqqani Network leader along with several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Khost province yesterday.

The Haqqani Network leader is responsible for planning and conducting remote controlled improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan National Army forces in Khost province. He reported directly to other Haqqani Network leaders in the area. Recent reporting indicates he and other Haqqani Network insurgents were gathering materials for an attack on Afghan National Army patrol vehicles.

Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Manduzai district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search.

The security team detained the Haqqani Network leader and several suspected insurgents based on initial questioning at the scene. The security force recovered various weapons to include an AK-47, a rifle, a pistol, a grenade, a chest rack, IED materials and ammunition.

• Date Taken: 01.18.2011
• Date Posted: 01.19.2011 01:46
• Story ID: 63774
• Location: KABUL, AF