2011-09-S-061
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 26, 2011)
Finally, a combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted a security operation in search of a senior Haqqani network leader in Shwak district, Paktiya province. The network’s senior leader manages insurgent operations in Khost and Paktiya provinces, as well as, organizes the movement of fighters from Pakistan to Afghanistan. During the search, a male rushed toward the security force, assaulted one of its members and attempted to take his weapon. Responding to the immediate threat, the security force engaged the male, killing him. Multiple suspected insurgents were also detained during the operation.