Several detained in Paktya
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-08-S-042
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 16, 2011)
Finally, an Afghan and coalition combined security force detained several suspected insurgents during a search for a Haqqani network leader in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The leader has approximately 40 to 50 Haqqani fighters and multiple sub-chiefs under him who are responsible for attacks, kidnappings and bombings targeting Afghan security forces within the district.