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ISAF Joint Command Daily Operational Update, October 12, 2012


KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012  — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader in Paktiya province today.
 
The arrested leader is suspected of conducting improvised explosive device and indirect fire attacks on Afghan and coalition forces.
 
The security force also detained a number of suspected insurgents and seized several assault weapons and a large quantity of explosive material as a result of the operation.
 
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
 
North
 
An Afghan and coalition security force killed a number of armed insurgents during an operation in search of Taliban fighters in Sar-e Pul province today. The security force seized several assault rifles, shot guns, and grenades during the operation.
 
South
 
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a number of suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Helmand province today. The Taliban leader is responsible for directing multiple attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces throughout Helmand province.

Source: isaf.nato.int


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