Several detained in Khost along with Haqqani leader
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 26, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-086 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 26, 2011)  Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF captured a Haqqani Network leader in Khost district, Khost province yesterday.  The Haqqani Leader is responsible for organizing indirect fire cells and indirect fire attacks against coalition operating bases. He also coordinates and conducts attacks with other Haqqani insurgents against Afghan civilians, Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces.  The combined security force targeted an area in Khost district based on tips from concerned citizens. The joint security force secured and cleared the targeted area. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the Haqqani leader along with several others suspected insurgents.