High-level Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin Leaders Captured in Parwan, Khost
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-D-117 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 17)  In Sabari district, Khost province, a HIG leader along with two suspected insurgents was detained during a security operation.   The leader operated in the district where he was responsible for leading approximately 50 fighters and facilitators for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was in direct contact with other HIG insurgents in the area. Recent reporting indicates he provided grenades, detonators and weapons to anti-coalition forces in the area.   Security forces followed leads to a targeted building where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit peacefully before conducting a search. The HIG leader and two suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene. Multiple AK-47s, multiple rocket propelled grenades rounds, a pistol and ammunition was recovered by the security force.