ISAF Joint Command Operational Update April 3, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-006 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 3, 2011)  In Paktiya province yesterday, an Afghan and coalition force detained numerous suspected Haqqani insurgents during a raid to capture a Haqqani Network leader in Zurmat district. The target is the Haqqani network leader for Gardez district, who plans attacks against coalition forces and transports IED materials and fighters from Pakistan.  Multiple intelligence reports led the Afghan and coalition security force to the targeted Haqqani insurgents suspected location. The security force isolated and secured the initial compound and called all residents to exit peacefully. After securing the safety of all women and children, the security force questioned all residents on scene. Several suspected insurgents were detained from the compound. The security force then cleared and secured a second area, before detaining two additional suspected insurgents. The security force detained numerous suspected insurgents and found an AK-47 during the operation. No shots were fired in the operation.
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