Two Haqqani militants captured in Afghanistan

Two militants of Haqqani militant group were detained following a special operation in Afghanistan's eastern province of Khost, the command of Afghan Special Forces said on Tuesday.

"On Monday, the Afghan forces conducted a raid against a militants' hideout in surrounding areas of Khost city, capital of Khost province. As a result two members of Haqqani outfit were detained," it said in a statement.

As a Taliban-linked group of militants, the Haqqani network mostly operating in eastern provinces and capital Kabul, has been responsible for many high-profile attacks against security forces.

The captured men were responsible for several direct attacks against Afghan security forces in Matun district in the province, 150 km southeast of Afghan capital of Kabul, the statement added.

The Afghan security forces have beefed up security operations against militants recently as spring and summer known as fighting seasons are drawing near in the country.

The network, which was designated as terrorist group by the United States in 2012, has yet to make comments. Enditem