Afghan, coalition forces capture another Wardak-based Taliban leader

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

12.05.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces captured a Wardak-based Taliban leader during an overnight operation in the province.

The targeted individual was associated with several now-detained Taliban leaders who were active in Sayyidabad District before being captured during recent security operations.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in Sayyidabad to search for the targeted individual. As the security force approached, the targeted individual and one of his associates fled the targeted compound. The security force pursued and detained them peacefully.

A separate force detained one suspected insurgent while targeting a Haqqani facilitator involved in attack planning during an operation in Logar province last night.

IIntelligence tips led the security force to a compound in Muhammad Aghah district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces conducted a callout before the joint security force cleared and secured the buildings. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgent.

The assault forces did not fire their weapons and they ensured the safety of the women and children for the duration of the searches.

• Date Taken: 12.05.2010
• Date Posted: 12.05.2010 00:40
• Story ID: 61385
• Location: KABUL, AF