2011-10-S-020
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 10, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force patrol killed several insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani network leader in Gomal district, Paktika province, Monday.

The leader oversees the facilitation of weapons and fighters in the central Paktika province.

An armed insurgent was observed by the security force and, assessing an immediate threat, killed the individual. Later, several armed insurgents engaged the force. The security force returned fire, killing all individuals.

Five AK-47 assault rifles, five rocket-propelled grenade rounds, a recoilless rifle and bomb making material were seized in addition to detaining multiple suspected insurgents.