2012-10-S-010
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 10 2012)
An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, arrested one Haqqani leader and killed another during two operations in Paktiya province Tuesday.
 
•  The detained Haqqani leader was actively involved in high-profile attacks on Afghan government officials. During the operation, the security force detained six additional suspected insurgents.
 
•  The killed Haqqani leader, Khalid, was responsible for suicide attack planning and the facilitation of weapons and IEDs