Haqqani senior leader captured in Khost overnight

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.04.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Haqqani Network senior leader who operated out of Pakistan, and coordinated and conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Terayzai district Sunday.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a remote compound in Bak district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.

After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force moved to another compound of interest, questioned the residents, and identified and detained the targeted individual along with two of his associates.

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 10.04.2010
• Date Posted: 10.04.2010 05:06
• Story ID: 57453
• Location: KABUL, AF