Taliban, Haqqani leadership targeted, suspected insurgents detained

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.02.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected insurgents during two operations aimed at capturing Taliban and Haqqani leadership in southern and eastern Afghanistan Monday.

Afghan and coalition forces targeting a Taliban facilitator, who builds and emplaces improvised explosive devices in Shah Joy district, detained several suspected insurgents during an overnight operation in Zabul province.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in Purlakheyl in Shah Joy district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the area.

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

In Khost province, a separate joint security force targeting a Haqqani Network facilitator of weapons and IED materials, detained two suspected insurgents during an overnight operation.

Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound in Zambar in Sabari district to search for the facilitator. After an Afghan call-out, the joint security force cleared and secured the area.

After initial questioning of the residents at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents.

The assault force did not fire their weapons during either operation and they protected the women and children for the duration of the searches.

• Date Taken: 11.02.2010
• Date Posted: 11.02.2010 01:56
• Story ID: 59258
• Location: KABUL, AF