Afghan, coalition force captures Taliban leader in Paktiya

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.30.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban leader along with several of his associates during an operation in Paktiya province yesterday.

The security force used intelligence leads to capture more than 50 Taliban leaders throughout Afghanistan during November. More than 92 percent of the operations were conducted without shots fired.

The Taliban leader is in charge of a cell of up to 15 Taliban fighters, which emplaces improvised explosive devices along public roads and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition patrols.

Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound north of Dawlatza’i in Zurmat district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint security force cleared the buildings. Initial questioning at the scene led the security force to positively identify the cell leader before they detained him and his associates.

The security force ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the operation, which was conducted without shots fired.

• Date Taken: 11.30.2010
• Date Posted: 11.30.2010 00:38
• Story ID: 61062
• Location: KABUL, AF