ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 6, 2011


ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-022
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 6, 2011) 
Also in Sayyidabad, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader yesterday. The targeted leader is the Taliban appointed provincial military chief for Wardak province. He coordinates kidnappings of Afghan government officials and attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the district.

The individuals were detained while the Afghan-led force searched the leader’s suspected compound in the district. While searching the area, Afghan members of the force interviewed residents, who helped identify the suspected insurgents, who were taken for further questioning. No shots were fired during the night operation.
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