2012-11-S-002  


KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 2, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader in Paktiya province today. The arrested leader is suspected of being responsible for directing attacks against government officials in Paktiya province and also working directly with Taliban leaders to carry out kidnappings and executions of several Afghans. The security force also detained a suspected insurgent as a result of the operation.