2011-10-S-018
ISAF Joint command - Afghanistan

 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 9, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and killed one insurgent during a security operation in Achin district, Nangarhar province. The leader facilitated the movement of explosives and weapons from Pakistan to Afghanistan. One individual was observed holding a pistol, assessing an immediate threat the security force fired, killing one insurgent during the operation. Multiple additional suspected insurgents were also detained during the operation.
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