Afghan, coalition force targets Taliban deputy leader for Nawa district

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.18.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force targeted the Taliban deputy leader for Nawah-ye Barakzai district who coordinates the activities of Taliban fighters in the district, detaining two suspected insurgents during an operation in Helmand province overnight.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound south of Khalifeh Shirin Kowr in Nahr-e Saraj 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 began to clear the compound. During the clearance, the security force killed a man when he charged at the security force.

After questioning at the scene, the security force detained two suspected insurgents.

In neighboring Kandahar province, a separate security force targeted a Taliban senior leader and facilitator who directs the placement of IED's and facilitates the movement of fighters and materials.

The security force targeted a compound east of Salavat in Panjwa’i district to search for the targeted individual. After an Afghan-led call-out, the joint security force cleared and secured the compound. The security force then detained several suspected insurgents, after initial questioning at the scene. No shots were fired during the operation.

The assault force protected the women and children for the duration of the searches.

• Date Taken: 10.18.2010
• Date Posted: 10.18.2010 04:37
• Story ID: 58290
• Location: KABUL, AF