ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update May 2, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-005 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 2, 2011) – An Afghan and coalition force patrol captured a senior Taliban leader during clearing operations in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, yesterday.  The detainee is believed to have led more than 60 fighters along the Kandahari belt of Baghlan province and was responsible for numerous suicide bombings throughout the region.  Several additional individuals were taken into custody during the operation.
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