KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader who operates in Pachir wa Agam district during a joint security operation in Nangarhar province yesterday.
The Taliban leader coordinated, organized and facilitated attacks against Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials and coalition forces throughout the region. He planned to gather weapons and ammunition along with improvised explosive device material for a forthcoming attack, according to recent reporting.
Security forces followed leads to a series of buildings in Surkh Rod district. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search of the buildings. The security force detained the Taliban leader and one additional insurgent after initial questioning for their involvement in insurgent activities.
The security force conducted the operation without firing their weapons and no women or children were injured or detained.