11 militants loyal to Haqqanis arrested in Afghanistan's Khost province

At least 11 militants loyal to Haqqani network has been arrested in a military operation carried out by security forces in Afghanistan's Khost province.

The National Directorate of Security (NDS) in a statement said that militant crackdown was conducted in Khost city yesterday.

The group was accused of subversive activities, kidnappings, placing roadside mines, among others.

The statement also said that a number of weapons were also sized during the operation.

No further details were provided about the operation.