Afghan, coalition forces capture another Haqqani leader in Khost

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

12.23.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

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

The Haqqani Network leader is responsible for improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks targeting Afghan National Army and coalition forces and checkpoints within the province.

The security force followed intelligence tips to a compound to search for the leader. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the building.

After the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning at the scene before detaining the Haqqani leader and several men with an automatic weapon and a large quantity of ammunition.

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

Since Dec. 1, Afghan and coalition forces have detained 25 Haqqani leaders, facilitators and sub-leaders and 107 suspected insurgents during 32 operations. The force completed 92 percent of those operations without shots being fired.

• Date Taken: 12.23.2010
• Date Posted: 12.22.2010 22:44
• Story ID: 62505
• Location: KABUL, AF