Afghan, coalition force conducts operation in Wardak

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.05.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Taliban senior leader operating in northern Sayed Abad district who worked directly for leadership in Pakistan, during an overnight operation in Wardak.

The targeted individual was extremely active facilitating attacks, weapons and improvised explosive devices.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Sayed Abad district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.

After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual along with one of his associates.

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 10.05.2010
• Date Posted: 10.05.2010 02:21
• Story ID: 57510
• Location: KABUL, AF