2012-12-S-001

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec 01, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani leader in Lajah – Ahmad Khel district, Paktiya province, today. The Haqqani leader directs attacks against Afghan and coalition forces and is suspected of involvement in the kidnapping and execution of several Afghan National Army soldiers.