Several detained in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 19, 2011


ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-062
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 19, 2011)
In Mata Khan district, Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Haqqani network leader yesterday. The leader conducts, coordinates and directs roadside bomb and indirect fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces operations within the district.

After receiving multiple intelligence tips, the security force searched a compound associated with the leader. While searching the area, they identified and detained several individuals with suspected ties to the leader.