Afghan and NATO-led troops arrested several militants in Khost province east of Afghanistan on Monday, a press release of the NATO-led ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) said. These militants, according to the press release, were arrested in Parukhil village of Sabari district this morning during a joint operation of Afghan and international forces. However, it did not mention the exact number of those arrested but added among those arrested there is weapon facilitator loyal to Taliban top commander Mawlawi Jalaludin Haqani. 'The Haqqani facilitator confirmed his identity and surrendered,' the press release stressed. It also contended that there were no casualties on the troops during the operation. Taliban militants have yet to make comment. 