Force detains suspected insurgent in Badghis

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.30.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained one suspected Taliban leader in Badghis province yesterday while in pursuit of the Taliban shadow governor of Bala Murghab district.

The targeted individual is responsible for coordinating improvised explosive device attacks in Bala Murghab against civilians.

The security force tracked one individual walking in a wadi in Bala Murghab district. Coalition aircraft initiated containment fires before the ground force interdicted the insurgent peacefully.

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained one suspected insurgent.

The ground force did not fire their weapons during this operation.

• Date Taken: 09.30.2010
• Date Posted: 09.30.2010 00:35
• Story ID: 57216
• Location: KABUL, AF