Afghan and Coalition Security Force Captures Haqqani Commander in Khost
Afghan and Coalition Security Force Captures Haqqani Commander in Khost
 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-07-CA-136  For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (July 21) - Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected insurgents in Khost province yesterday, including a Haqqani Network commander responsible for planning and facilitating attacks against coalition forces in the province. He is also the head mullah of a madrassa in the village of Laken which he uses to plan attacks and recruit Haqqani operatives and suicide bombers.   A security force went to a series of compounds near the village of Kamar Kala in Khost district and searched the area. After the security force cleared and secured the buildings, they detained the commander who identified himself as the targeted individual in the operation.   Several additional suspected insurgents were also detained for further questioning.   One AK-47 rifle was found at the scene.