Mar. 12: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-03-CA-053  For Immediate Release

 In Paktika Province last night, a joint force searched a compound south of the village of Heybat Khey, in the Zurmat district, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the joint force captured a Taliban sub-commander responsible for participating in attacks against coalition forces, executing Afghan citizens and conducting battle damage assessments after Taliban attacks.
 The assault force also captured two other insurgents and recovered multiple automatic rifles, grenades, ammunition and explosives.