One suspected insurgent detained in Khost
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-110 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 16, 2011) In Terayzai district, Khost province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network leader, detaining one suspected insurgent during an operation yesterday. The leader operates in Khost district where he is responsible for conducting direct fire and IED attacks against Afghan and coalition force convoys operating throughout the province. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in Terayzai district, where Afghan forces, assisted by a village elder, called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. One suspected insurgent was detained based on initial questioning at the scene.