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KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and several of his associates during an overnight security operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, yesterday.
The detained leader was responsible for leading Taliban operations in Marjah District and worked closely with a network that conducts direct fire, hit-and-run and ambush attacks.
The leader and his associates were detained while the security force searched a compound associated with the leader. With the help of interviews with residents, the security force was able to identify the individuals and transport them for further questioning.
There were no shots fired during the search and no civilians harmed.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Panjwa’i District, Kandahar province yesterday. The leader directs insurgents in Nakhonay village and conducts operations throughout Panjwa’i. He also works with explosive device experts in the district.
Intelligence tips led the Afghan-led force to the leader’s suspected compound in the district. After securing the compound, an Afghan member of the force interviewed residents regarding the leader’s location. Based on the information provided, the force detained numerous individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity. The night operation was completed with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.
East
In Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents during separate security operations targeting Haqqani leadership in Sabari District yesterday. The Afghan-led force targeted two Haqqani leaders who are responsible for coordinating indirect fire, roadside bomb and car bomb attacks against the Afghan National Army operating in Sabari.
Following intelligence tips, the force searched two compounds associated with the leaders. During the initial operation the force detained one suspected insurgent after interviewing residents. Later in the night at a separate compound, the force detained one additional individual with suspected ties to Haqqani activity. Throughout the search, the force ensured the safety of the women and children. No shots were fired during the operation.
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Dzadran District, Paktiya province yesterday. The Afghan-led force conducted the nighttime security operation to capture a Haqqani network leader in the district. The targeted leader is directly responsible for supply movements to support attacks and insurgent operations in the district.
After receiving several intelligence tips regarding Haqqani activity, the security force searched for the leader at a compound in the district. During the search, the force identified several suspected insurgents. The individuals were transported with the force for further questioning and possible detention. Throughout the search, the force ensured the safety of the women and children.
In Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation targeting a Haqqani network leader in Orgun District yesterday. The leader directs suicide bomb attacks, and is involved in foreign fighter and weapons facilitation.
The Afghan-led force searched for the leader at an associated compound in the district, based on multiple intelligence sources. While searching the area, the security force came across several suspected insurgents. With the help of resident interviews, the force was able to detain several suspected insurgents for further questioning. Additionally, the security force confiscated homemade bomb making materials, multiple AK-47 rifles and chest racks. No shots were fired during the night operation and no civilians were harmed.
A combined Afghan and coalition security force operating in Logar province detained several individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activity during a clearing operation in Baraki Barak District yesterday. The Afghan-led security force conducted the night operation to disrupt Taliban activity along a key facilitation route for insurgent organizations carrying out attacks in Kabul. The area is associated with a senior Taliban leader.
Throughout the search, Afghan members of the force questioned residents about suspected Taliban activity in the area. While conducting the search and interviews, the force identified and detained several suspected insurgents. The operation was conducted with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.
Also in eastern Afghanistan, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during a nighttime security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province yesterday. The Afghan-led force was in the district searching for a Taliban leader responsible for coordinating and conducting attacks against Afghan and coalition combined forces.
The security force searched for the leader at an associated compound in the district where Afghan members of the force interviewed residents. One suspected insurgent was identified during initial questioning and taken into custody for further questioning and possible detention. No shots were fired during the operation and no civilians were harmed.
| Date Taken: | 06.04.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 06.04.2011 01:19 |
| Story ID: | 71574 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
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