The leader commands multiple cells of Taliban fighters and with his subordinates, is alleged to have participated in numerous complex attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Helmand province.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
North
During an operation in Burkah district, Baghlan province yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader. The leader is believed to be in charge of a cell of insurgents responsible for improvised explosive device operations against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Balkh province.
South
An Afghan and coalition security force detained a number of insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, today. The leader is alleged to maintain control of a group of insurgent fighters responsible for multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, including the kidnapping of Afghan government officials. The security force also seized 50 pounds of hashish as a result of the operation.
During an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Kandahar district, Kandahar province yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent. The facilitator is responsible for IED logistics around Kandahar district to include procuring homemade explosives, assisting in IED construction, and delivery of completed devices for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader and detained one other insurgent during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The leader is believed responsible for weapons facilitation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, and for controlling a group of fighters responsible for IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also seized IED-making material as a result of the raid.
During an operation in search of a Haqqani leader in Musa Khel district, Khost province yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force detained a number of insurgents. The Haqqani leader is believed responsible for procuring and distributing weapons and IEDs to his fellow fighters for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Khost province. The security force also seized fragmentary grenades, AK-47s, a pistol, and a significant amount of ammunition as a result of the operation.
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (April 13, 2013) - Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces detained two suspected insurgents, discovered three weapons caches and found and safely cleared 11 improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24
hours, April 12.
Ghazni Province
Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Gelan District.
Afghan National Security Forces discovered three weapons caches during operations in the Ghazni District. One cache contained four IEDs, 40 pounds of explosive making materiel, four rocket-propelled grenade rounds, three 82 mm mortar heads, one artillery round, four 30 mm
rounds, three AK-47s with eight magazines, one machine gun with 300 rounds, one grenade, five tactical vests, two cameras and additional IED making materiel. A second cache contained more than 600 pounds of explosive making materiel and 40 sticks of explosives. A third cache contained 110 pounds of explosive making materiel.
Khowst Province
Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces found and safely cleared three IEDs and detained two suspected insurgents during operations in the Khowst District. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Sabari District.
Kunar Province
Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Marawarah District.
Logar Province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared three IEDs during operations in the Charkh District.
Nangarhar Province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Surkh Rod District.
Wardak Province
Coalition Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Sayyidabad District.
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