Afghan and Coalition Security Force Captures Haqqani Commander in Paktiya
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-07-CA-222  For Immediate Release

 KABUL, Afghanistan (July 30) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained four suspected insurgents in Paktiya province last night including a Haqqani Network sub-commander who facilitates the movement of weapons into Gardez district.   The commander was in direct contact with senior Haqqani leadership operating in the Khost-Gardez area and in Pakistan. The security force targeted a compound near the village of Sarkari Kala in Gardez district and secured the area. Afghan forces then called for all residents to peacefully exit the compound. After initial questioning on scene, the commander and three additional suspected insurgents were detained. Multiple automatic weapons, magazines, grenades and chest racks were found along with an improvised explosive device (IED) blasting cap.   No shots were fired and the women and children were protected throughout the search.