Several detained in Paktika
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 9, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-030
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents while searching for a Haqqani network leader in Yahya Khel district, Paktika province, yesterday. The leader is the Haqqani appointed governing official for attacks in the district and responsible for planning and coordinating attacks targeting Afghan forces.

Multiple intelligence leads led the combined force to a compound in search of the leader. During the search, the force identified several suspected insurgents based on interviews with residents. The men were transported with the force for further questioning. There were no shots fired during the night operation.