Haqqani leader captured in Nangarhar
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, March 9, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-024 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 9, 2011)  Afghan and coalition forces captured a Haqqini network leader currently working for the Taliban and al-Qaida during security operations in Chaparhar district, Nangarhar province yesterday.  The leader commanded approximately 40-50 Taliban fighters within Nangarhar province and planned regular attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He led a group of Taliban fighters against two coalition force convoys last December and is connected to a March 7 suicide bombing in the city of Jalalabad which killed three Afghans.  Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The HIG leader was detained after initial questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity.  Security forces also discovered an AK-47 rifle, a chest rack, bomb making materials and military uniforms.