ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 20, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-056 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 20, 2011) In Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Haqqani Network leader during a security operation in Dzadran district, Paktiya province yesterday. The leader was responsible for planning and executing large-scale attacks targeting Afghan National Army and coalition forces. He was directly involved in the transport of homemade bomb materials for his group operating in the province.  The security force searched for the leader at a compound in the district based on intelligence tips. The force commenced their search by calling on all occupants to exit the buildings. After the safety of the women and children was secured, the force continued their search and conducted interviews with residents. The leader was identified and detained at the compound based on the interviews. One suspected insurgent was also detained for further questioning. The entire search was conducted with no shots fired.