2012-10-S-003
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 2, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force confirmed the arrest of a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, Sunday. The Haqqani leader is alleged to have spearheaded the planning, supply coordination and execution of insurgent attacks on Afghan and coalition forces throughout the Paktiya province. He is also believed to be tied to several rocket attacks on Afghan civilians. During the operation, several suspected insurgents were also detained.