Taliban senior leader captured in Logar overnight

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.26.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban senior leader responsible for indirect fire attacks against Forward Operating Base Shank and improvised explosive device attacks in Baraki Barak district in Logar province Monday.

The senior leader reportedly played a role in the kidnapping and subsequent murder of two U.S. sailors in July.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Dehe Dosambeh in Pul-e ‘Alam district to search for the individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the security force cleared and secured the area.

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the senior leader along with two of his associates.

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

• Date Taken: 10.26.2010
• Date Posted: 10.25.2010 23:36
• Story ID: 58801
• Location: KABUL, AF