Taliban, Haqqani leadership targeted, suspected insurgents detained

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.09.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained numerous suspected insurgents during four operations aimed at capturing Taliban and Haqqani leadership in southern and eastern Afghanistan last night.

An Afghan and coalition security force targeted the Taliban district leader for Bala Boluk Monday, detaining several suspected insurgents in Farah province. Reportedly, the district chief has claimed responsibility for numerous improvised explosive device attacks against civilians as well as Afghan and coalition forces.

Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound in Bakwah district to search for the district leader. 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 at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents. The security force also discovered an automatic weapon at the scene.

In eastern Afghanistan, a separate joint security force searched for a Haqqani Network facilitator who has coordinated several attacks against Forward Operating Bases Salerno and Chapman in Khost province, detaining one suspected insurgent during an overnight operation in Paktika province.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound south of Orgun-e Kalan in Orgun district. After an Afghan call-out, the joint security force cleared the compound, discovering an automatic weapon and pistol. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgent.

Another Haqqani Network facilitator was targeted in neighboring Khost province last night, who facilitates suicide vest and vehicle-borne IED attacks throughout Sabari district. The security force discovered machine gun ammunition at the targeted compound in the village of Zambar in Sabari district, and detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning.

Additionally, a security force targeting a Taliban senior leader operating in Baraki Barak and Charkh districts, detained one suspected insurgent during an overnight operation in Logar province.

No shots were fired during these operations and the women and children were protected and unharmed throughout the searches.

• Date Taken: 11.09.2010
• Date Posted: 11.09.2010 00:07
• Story ID: 59699
• Location: KABUL, AF