The U.S.-led Coalition forces have detained seven militants in operations targeting Taliban IED (Improvised Explosive Device) networks in eastern Afghan province of Khost, said a Coalition statement released here on Monday.
The Coalition forces on Sunday arrested a militant leader and two of his subordinates responsible for the construction, emplacement and facilitation of IED attacks during an operation in the Mando Zayi district of Khost province, the statement said.
"A cache of AK-47s, IED making materials and military equipment was found during a subsequent search of the area," it said.
While in the Tani district, Coalition forces on Monday searched the compound of an individual with ties to senior Haqqani network commanders capturing four militants who planed and coordinated attacks against the government, it added.
Afghanistan has witnessed the surge of Taliban attacks on international and Afghan troops during past months when the anti-government militants continue to demonstrate their strength through suicide and roadside bombings.
Escalating insurgency and violent incidents have left over 3,200 people dead with over 800 civilians since January this year in the country.
Source:Xinhua
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