Afghan and coalition force targets Taliban commander in Nangarhar

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.29.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL - Afghan and coalition forces detained several insurgents in Nangarhar province Saturday while in pursuit of a Taliban operational commander directly linked to a suicide bomber attack that killed Khogyani elder Haji Zaman, February 22.

Afghan and coalition forces targeted a series of compounds outside Khozakheyl in Khugyani District to search for the commander.

Afghan and coalition forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully and then secured the area. After questioning the residents on scene, the security force detained the insurgents. They also discovered multiple weapons on the scene.

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search. No civilians were killed or injured during this operation.

• Date Taken: 08.29.2010
• Date Posted: 08.29.2010 09:10
• Story ID: 55346
• Location: KABUL, AF