KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two suspected insurgents in Paktika province Monday while in pursuit of a Taliban sub-commander linked to improvised explosive device and suicide.
Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a remote compound in Mota Khan district to search for the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.
After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force detained two suspected insurgents. They also found multiple weapons and 50 pounds of explosives at the scene.
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.