Afghan leadership gather in Tagab, celebrate removal of enemy fighters

TAGAB DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN

06.01.2013

Story by Staff Sgt. Vito Bryant 

NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan

KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Senior Afghan officials gathered at the Tagab District Center to reflect on a momentous occasion and victory for the people of Afghanistan in Kapisa province, June 1.

Multiple elements of the Afghan National Security Forces, including commandos from the 2nd and 6th Special Operations Kandaks, the 201st Afghan National Army Corps, Afghan Uniformed Police, and Afghan Local Police, recently completed an operation to drive enemies of Afghanistan out of the Bedraou valley in Tagab district.

The Tagab District chief of police Col. Mohammad Nawroz spoke at the security shura and emphasized the safety of the Afghan people as a motivating factor for conducting the operation.

“There had been daily firefights in Tagab,” said Col. Nawroz. “Our goal is to minimize civilian suffering and I will continue working with the elders to achieve this.”

The Afghan forces killed 12 enemy fighters during the operation and wounded and detained numerous others. Among those detained was the leader of a sniper cell with ties to the Taliban.

After opening the shura with prayer the Tagab district governor Abdul Malem Kudos applauded the ANA for their assistance in the operation.

“Afghan National Army is the strongest security force that we have and we will continue to use them for targeted operations against the enemy,” said the governor.

Kapisa provincial governor Mehrabuddin Safi began his remarks by praising the successes of the Afghan special forces.

“One year ago, we took over security from the coalition forces, and we thank the commandos for their work in Alah Say and Bedraou,” he said. “People should treat the commandos like brothers. They are not against us.”

Counterinsurgency missions assist national and local police in their efforts to increases in security, governance, and development.

Governor Safi closed his remarks by calling for the addition of 300 Afghan Local Police to daily enhance security in Tagab district and affirming his unwavering support for commando operations.

Afghan National Army special forces commandos are an elite group that conducts high-risk operations in remote areas known to be enemy strongholds.

• Date Taken: 06.01.2013
• Date Posted: 06.03.2013 07:53
• Story ID: 107944
• Location: TAGAB DISTRICT, AF