Afghan, coalition force captures Taliban senior leader in Wardak

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.29.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces captured an extremely active Taliban senior leader and two of his associates during a security operation in Wardak province yesterday.

The senior leader conducted improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks along Highway 1 and other public roads in Tangi Valley. Additionally, he ran kidnapping operations against Afghan civilians.

The security force followed intelligence tips to a compound in Sayyidabad district to search for the senior leader. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the buildings. Initial questioning at the scene led the security force to positively identify the senior leader, whom they detained along with the two associates.

The security force ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the operation, which was conducted without shots fired.

• Date Taken: 11.29.2010
• Date Posted: 11.29.2010 00:39
• Story ID: 60996
• Location: KABUL, AF