Afghan, coalition force captures Taliban commander in Ghazni

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.01.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force detained two insurgents in Ghazni province Tuesday, including a Taliban sub-commander heavily involved in the facilitation of coordinated attacks, which threaten the security and safety of the local population.

Acting on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in the village of Pajak in Deh Yak district to search for the commander. Afghan soldiers used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then secured the area.

After initial questioning on the scene, the assault force identified and detained the commander and one additional insurgent for further questioning. The security force found multiple weapons at the scene.

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 09.01.2010
• Date Posted: 09.01.2010 06:17
• Story ID: 55512
• Location: KABUL, AF