Afghan, coalition forces capture Taliban leader in Wardak

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

01.04.2011

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader operating in the Sayyidabad district during a joint security operation in Wardak province yesterday.

The Taliban leader was responsible leading and fighting in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces within the district. His insurgent group is responsible for the mid-December multiple attacks that destroyed a fuel truck and other vehicles. He has direct connections with other Taliban leaders in the province.

Security forces followed leads to a compound in the district where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully.

The security force conducted a search of the compound where the Taliban leader self-identified himself as the targeted insurgent before being detained.

The security force conducted this operation without firing their weapons and no women or children were injured or detained during this operation.

• Date Taken: 01.04.2011
• Date Posted: 01.04.2011 01:13
• Story ID: 62967
• Location: KABUL, AF