Force detains suspected insurgents, kills 2 in Ghazni, Nimroz

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.11.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected insurgents and killed two in overnight operations in Ghazni and Nimroz provinces Sunday.

In Ghazni province, an Afghan and coalition security force targeted a Taliban mid-level leader involved in ambush operations in Jaghuri district, detaining one suspected insurgent.

Intelligence information led the security force to a remote compound in Rashidan district. As the security force approached the targeted compound, they observed two individuals run to a nearby outhouse and by the time the security force arrived, the individuals had barricaded themselves in the outhouse.

The security force attempted multiple call-out attempts before assessing hostile intent and killing the two individuals.

The joint security force cleared and secured the targeted compound and after initial questioning of the residents at the scene, detained one suspected insurgent.

In Nimroz province, a separate combined security force detained several suspected insurgents while targeting a Taliban facilitator who plans and facilitates attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a remote compound in Khash Rod district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.

After initial questioning of the residents at the scene, the security force detained several suspected insurgents. The security force also found multiple grenades and a pistol along with a significant amount of Iranian currency at the scene.

The security force protected the women and children for the duration of both searches.

• Date Taken: 10.11.2010
• Date Posted: 10.11.2010 00:55
• Story ID: 57860
• Location: KABUL, AF