Eight Haqqani militants detained in Paktika Published Nov. 23, 2008 By U.S. Forces Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan -- Coalition forces detained eight suspected militants including the targeted individual during an operation aimed at further decimating the Haqqani leadership in Paktika, Saturday. The force searched a compound in Orgun District, targeting a Haqqani commander known to plan and conduct attacks against local civilians, GIRoA and Coalition forces. Most recently, intelligence suggest these militants were planning attacks against civilians who work for and with the government of Afghanistan and Coalition forces in Paktika, Khost and Paktia provinces.