Afghan, coalition forces detain Haqqani Network leader in Khost

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

01.15.2011

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

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

The Haqqani Network leader operated in Khost district. Recent reporting indicates he was currently coordinating a potential spectacular attack against coalition forces or a Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan target in Khost City.

He was in direct contact with senior Haqqani Network leaders in the province. He coordinated and conducted vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attacks in the province targeting Afghan National Army and coalition forces.

Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Khost District, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The security team detained the targeted Haqqani Network leader along with the suspected insurgents based on initial questioning at the scene.

No women or children were injured or detained during this operation and the security force did not fire their weapons.

• Date Taken: 01.15.2011
• Date Posted: 01.15.2011 00:01
• Story ID: 63587
• Location: KABUL, AF