2011-11-S-038
ISAF Joint Command - Afghsnistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 22, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province,Tuesday.

The leader directs the placement of roadside bombs and plans attacks against coalition forces.

An individual armed with an AK-47 assault rifle displayed hostile intent toward the security force during the operation. Assessing an immediate threat, the security force fired, killing the individual.

Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.