Afghan, coalition forces target Taliban district leader in Kunduz

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

01.04.2011

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban district leader in Imam Sahib district of Kunduz province, detaining several suspected insurgents and killing numerous armed insurgents during an operation yesterday.

The targeted Taliban district leader plans and conducts attacks against coalition and Afghan National Security Forces. He is responsible for Taliban resupply of weapons and recruitment of Taliban members and reportedly is involved in kidnappings. He also has close contacts with other Taliban leaders in the area.

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in Imam Sahib district. Before the security force could start to secure the area, a group of armed insurgents shot at them. Security forces returned fire resulting in several insurgents being killed.

The security force secured the area as Afghan forces conducted the callout for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before conducting a search. The security force was conducting the search when two other armed insurgents shot at the force, resulting in both armed insurgents being killed. The security force recovered multiple weapons including a machine gun, AK-47's, grenades and chest racks.

After the compound was secure, several suspected insurgents were detained for their involvement in insurgent activities based on information gathered during initial questioning at the scene.

The assault force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 01.04.2011
• Date Posted: 01.04.2011 01:49
• Story ID: 62968
• Location: KABUL, AF