Forces target Nimroz explosive device cell leader

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

01.07.2011

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader for Khash Rod District, detaining numerous suspected insurgents during a security operation in Nimroz province yesterday.

The targeted Taliban leader is responsible for the distribution and use of improvised explosive devices in the northern region of the province. The Taliban leader and his subordinate insurgent fighters utilize early warning networks to identify coalition and Afghan National Security Force movements to conduct IED attacks on targets of opportunity.

A joint security force followed intelligence reports to the targeted compound in the district. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the buildings. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents.

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

• Date Taken: 01.07.2011
• Date Posted: 01.07.2011 03:38
• Story ID: 63163
• Location: KABUL, AF