Several detained in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 6, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-022
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 6, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network leader, a Haqqani facilitator and several of their associates during an overnight clearing operation in Bermal district, Paktika province, yesterday.

The Afghan-led operation targeted several Haqqani leaders in Pir Koti valley. The focus of the operation was to eliminate potential Haqqani safe house and disrupt the training and movement of fighters.

The detained Haqqani leader organized fighters, managed facilitators and planned attacks in the district. His associated facilitator produced and emplaced roadside bombs, provided transportation logistics for fighters, engaged in operations with local Haqqani commanders and hosted a compound which served as bed-down location for insurgents.

Both individuals were located at an associated compound in Bermal. The security force was led to the location by several intelligence reports of insurgent activity in the area. While searching the area, Afghan members of the force conducted interviews with residents and following those interviews, both individuals were taken into custody. Additionally, several of their associates were also detained for further questioning. The operation was completed with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.