2012-04-S-048

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 25) — An Afghan-led security force conducted an operation to detain a Haqqani leader in Nadir Shah Kot district, Khost province, today.
The leader, named Namat, organized roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district.
As the security force approached his suspected location, Namat along with several other insurgents opened fire.  The security force returned fire, killing Namat who was armed with an AK-47, a pistol and multiple grenades.
Following the exchange of fire, multiple additional Haqqani insurgents were detained.