Force kills 4 insurgents during search for Wardak deputy district leader

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.08.2010

Courtesy Story

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces targeted the deputy Taliban district leader for Chak-e Wardak of Wardak province overnight, detaining one suspected insurgent and killing four.

The targeted individual coordinates and facilitates attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a series of compounds east of the village of Paysh Kor in Chak-e Wardak District.

Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully and then the combined security force began to clear the buildings.

During the clearance, the security force took fire from armed individuals within the compounds. The security force returned fire, killing four. The force discovered and destroyed an automatic weapon and pistol, along with multiple rifles and grenades at the scene.

When the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning at the scene before detaining one suspected insurgent.

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

• Date Taken: 10.08.2010
• Date Posted: 10.08.2010 04:49
• Story ID: 57720
• Location: KABUL, AF