Afghan, coalition force targets Taliban IED cell leader in Paktiya

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.29.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed four armed insurgents during a security operation in Paktiya province yesterday.

People at the scene reported they did not know who the insurgents were and that they had arrived that evening.

The security force went to the series of compounds north of Janek Khel in Zurmat district to search for a Taliban IED cell leader who coordinates the emplacement of improvised explosive devices and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces as well as elements of the local provincial reconstructive team.

As the security force approached the compounds, the security force encountered insurgents on two separate occasions. The assault force shot and killed four armed insurgents after they threatened the security force. An inspection of the engagement areas confirmed all the insurgents were armed with either an automatic weapon or pistol, and multiple hand grenades.

The joint security force cleared and secured the targeted buildings and after initial questioning at the scene detained several suspected insurgents. The security force also found a dozen hand grenades, ammunition, bayonets, IED material including approximately 50 blasting caps, and military uniforms.

The security force ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the operation.

• Date Taken: 11.29.2010
• Date Posted: 11.29.2010 00:43
• Story ID: 60998
• Location: KABUL, AF