ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 15, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-049 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 15, 2011) In Khost district, Khost province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani network leader and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations.  The leader manages the network, oversees equipment transportation and conducts direct fire and IED attacks.  Intelligence reports led the security force to a targeted madrassa used for insurgent activities. The security force called for all occupants to exit the madrassa peacefully before conducting a search. The Afghan forces were the only security force that entered the madrassa. Several suspected insurgents were detained at the scene after initial questioning.