Update: ISAF confirms Taliban senior leader captured in Helmand

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.31.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban senior leader who planned and coordinated attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, during an overnight operation in Helmand province Friday.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in Nad ‘Ali 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 security force cleared and secured the area.

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

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

• Date Taken: 10.31.2010
• Date Posted: 10.31.2010 01:51
• Story ID: 59147
• Location: KABUL, AF