ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

04.10.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Khost District, Khost province, yesterday.

The leader was associated with the Taj Mir Jawad network, which plans and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the Pul-e Alam district, Logar province. He planned attacks in coordination with other Taliban leaders and facilitators in the area.

The combined security force targeted a compound in the district based on multiple intelligence reports. The force isolated the compound calling for all occupants to peacefully exit.

The Taliban leader, along with several suspected insurgents, was detained after interviewing residents at the compound. No shots were fired during the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

Afghan and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Arghandab district, Kandahar province yesterday. The cache consisted of nine rocket propelled grenades and 600 7.62 mm rounds.

East

Afghan and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Zurmat District, Paktiya province. The cache consisted of one rocket propelled grenade, one 82 mm mortar round, one 107 mm cone packed with homemade explosives, one 82 mm mortar round packed with homemade explosives, and three others munitions packed with homemade explosive.

• Date Taken: 04.10.2011
• Date Posted: 04.10.2011 00:48
• Story ID: 68506
• Location: KABUL, AF