Afghan and NATO-led international coalition security forces detained Taliban and Haqqani Network leaders following joint military operations at Logar, Paktia and eastern Nangarhar province.
According to a statement released by International Security Assitance Force, Afghan and coalition security force detained two insurgent leaders during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today.
One of the leaders was from the Haqqani network and the other was a leader in the Taliban network.
The Haqqani leader directed roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout Pul-e ‘Alam and Baraki Barak districts. He also provided weapons, ammunition, and explosives to insurgents in the area.
The Taliban leader coordinated attacks against Afghan and coalition troops in Baraki Barak district as well. The security force detained two additional insurgents as a result of this operation.
The source further added, in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, an Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader during an operation today. The leader organized suicide bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district. He also served as a Taliban judge. While implementing Taliban law, he ordered beheadings and other punishments for Afghan civilians living in the area. The security force detained several additional insurgents as a result of this operation.
Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban facilitator and explosives expert during an operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, ISAF said adding that the facilitator coordinated roadside bombings against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district.
In a separate operation at Shinwar district, Nangarhar province, a Provincial Response Company advised by coalition forces detained a Taliban leader and improvised explosive device expert during an operation, yesterday. The leader was responsible for transporting and emplacing IEDs throughout the province, as well as attacks against ANSF and coalition forces. Several additional insurgents were also detained during the operation.
Anti-government armed militant groups yet to comment regarding the reports.
from KHAAMA
By SADAF SHINWARI
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