US, Afghan troops arrest eight militants

By KUNA,

Kabul : The US-led coalition troops said Friday they arrested eight militants in an operation in southeastern Afghanistan.


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A statement from the coalition’s Bagram base said the operation was jointly conducted with the Afghan security forces in Paktia province, bordering the tribal belt of the neighbouring Pakistan.

The military said the militants were held during search of compounds in Zadran district of the province.

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were also recovered during search of the compounds.

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